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Connective Tissue
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
09/19/2010

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Describe Elastic Fiber
Definition
Thinnest lines seen (hairlike) Branching
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Describe Reticular Fiber
Definition
Only found in *ELASTIC CARTILAGE* bold *THICK* and black globs of space b/t cell
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Describe Collagen Bundle
Definition
Cluster of Individual cells. thick.pink or blue
Term
Aeorolar
Definition
Below epithelial tissue makes basement membrane

Cushions/packages organs
Term
Adipose Tissue
Definition
Underneath skin and around kidneys

Long Term energy storage
Term
Blood (Vascular Tissue)
Definition
Within blood vessels

Nutrient and gas support
Term
Bone (Osseuous Tissue)
Definition
Comprises skeleton

Protection and Support
Term
Hyaline Cartilage
Definition
At ends of long bones

Support and flexibility
Term
Fibrocartilage
Definition
Intervertebral discs and symphisis pubis

Great support and some flexibility
Term
Elastic Cartilage
Definition
External ear and epiglottis

Great flexibility and some support
Term
Aerolar Tissue
Definition
Fibroblasts (most abundant)- secrete ground substance and protein fibers

Adipocytes

White Blood Cells and (Monocytes, Macrophages, Mast Cells, Plasma Cells)
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