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| what does connective tissue do? |
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Definition
| contains cells within an extracellular matrix. binds and supports other tissue, stores fat, transport substances |
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| what does adipose tissue do? |
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Definition
| stores fat. thin layer of cytoplasm surrounds a large vesicle for energy storage |
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| what does plasma consist of? |
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Definition
| water, gasses, salts and proteins |
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Term
| what does blood consist of? |
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Definition
| erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets (cell fragments clogging the blood) |
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| what does fibrous connective tissue consist of? |
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Definition
| dense fibers that serve as strong attachments. tendons (muslce to bone) and ligaments (bone to bone) |
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Term
| what does hyaline cartilage consist of? |
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Definition
| chondroitin sulfate secreted by chondrocytes and collagenous fibers for strength |
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