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Connective Tissue (Dense Connective Tissue (Types (Dense Regular, Dense…
Connective Tissue
Dense Connective Tissue
Types
Dense Regular
Dense Irregular
Dense Fibrous
Location
Tendons
Fascia
Fibrous membrane
Function
Stability and strength
Attach muscles/bones
Attach bone/bone
Morphology
Densely packed fibers
Mostly collagen
Contains fibroblasts
Loose Connective Tissue
Types
Adipose
Reticular
Areolar
Location
Beneath epithelia
Between organs
Throughout the body
Function
Stability
Energy storage
Insulation
Connecting tissues
Morphology
Loosely arranged fibers
Collagen/elastin
Large extracellular matrix
Cartilage
Types
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
Fibrous cartilage
Location
Articulating joints
Ears
Nose
Ribs
Function
Support
Moderate flexibility
Connecting bones together
Morphology
Collagen
Chondrocytes
Avascular
Prominent extracellular matrix
Bone
Structure
Rigid
Osseous tissue
Highly vascular
Calcified matrix
Function
Support
Protect organs
Mineral storage
House bone marrow
Blood
Function
Connects organ systems
Transports nutrients
Transports oxygen
Removes waste
Immune response
Main components
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma