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1.specialized cells
2.solid extracellular protein fibers
3.fluid extracellular ground substance |
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| extracellular components of connective tissue(fibers and ground substance) |
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| Functions of Connective tissue |
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- establishing a structural framework for the body
- transporting fluids and dissolved materials
- protecting delicate organs
- storing energy reserves, especially in the form of triglycerides |
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| Classification of Connective tissue |
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connective tissue proper
fluid connective tissues
supporting connective tissues |
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| Connective tissue proper (ground substance gel) |
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| transport: blood and lymph |
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| supporting connective tissue |
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| structural strength : bone and cartilage |
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| A. loose connective tissue |
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areolar connective tissue
adipose tissue |
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| B. dense connective tissue |
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dense regular connective tissue
dense irregular connective tissue |
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| areolar connective tissue |
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many cell types
ex. under epithlia |
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| adipose connective tissue |
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majority of the cells are adipose cells
ex. under skin, breasts |
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(protein fiber in the same direction: predictable stress)
Tendon: muscle to bone
Ligament: bone to bone |
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Protein fibers in different direction unpredictable stress)
Dermis area of the skin |
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the most abundant cell type
- found in all connective tissue proper
- secrete proteins and hyuronan ( cellular cement) |
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fat cells
- each cells stores a single, large fat droplet |
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transport: blood cell and plasma, red colored
Blood cells : red blood cell and white blood cells and platelets
Lymph: lymphocytes and blood proteins, yellowish colored |
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| supporting connective tissues |
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support soft tissue and body weight
Bone - for weight support
Cartilage- gel type substance/ for shock absorption and protection |
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Mucous
serous
Cutaneous
synovial |
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In digestive, respiratory , urinary and reproductive
- to reduce friction
- to facilitate absorption and excretion |
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Pleura- covers lungs
Peritoneum- covers abdominal organs
pericardium- covers heart |
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Is skin, surface of the body
thick, waterproof, and dry
lined by keratinized stratified squamous epithlium |
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line moving, articuulating joint cavities
produce synovial fluid (lubricant)
protect the ends of bones |
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