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Fluid & Supportive Connective tissue (fluid (3)lymph (extracellular…
Fluid & Supportive Connective tissue
fluid
2) interstitial fluid
fluid outside the cell and blood vessels
1) blood
plasma (water + ions)
formed elements
white blood cells (Never Let Monkey Eat Bananas)
platlets
red blood cells
3)lymph
extracellular fluid
lymphocytes
returns to the venous system
monitored by the immune system
function:
transportation
supportive
2) cartilage
gel-type substance
function:
shock absorption and protection
NO BLOOD VESSELS
specific cells:
chondrocytes
types
fibrous
limits movement
prevents bone 2 bone contact
found in pubic bones and intervertebral discs
elastic
supportive but bends easily
found in external ear and epiglottis
hyaline
stiff, flexible support
reduces friction between bones
found in synovial joints, rib tips, sternum, and trachea
1) bone
function:
to support weight
calcified (made rigid by calcium salts and minerals)
specific cells:
osteocytes
the periosteum is the covering over bone surfaces which is composed of a fibrous layer and a cellular layer
resists shattering due to fibers interspersed in calcium salts