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Loose (Areolar) Connective Tissue-
Function: Strength, Elasticity, and Support
Location: Mucous Membrane |
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Adipose Connective Tissue-
Function: Insulation
Location: Yellow Bone Marrow |
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Reticular Connective Tissue-
Function:Forms supporting frameworks
Location:Spleen |
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Dense Regular Connective Tissue-
Function: Provides strong attachment points
Location: Tendons |
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue-
Function: Provides strength
Location: Heart Valves |
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Elastic Connective Tissue-
Function: Elasticity
Location: Elastic Arteries |
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Hyaline Cartilage-
Function: Flexible Support
Location: Nose |
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Fibrocartilage-
Function: Rigid support
Location: Menisci |
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Elastic Cartilage-
Function: Stretchable support
Location: Epiglottis |
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Compact Bone-
Function: Support
Location: Femur |
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Blood-
Function: Carry oxygen
Location: Artery |
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Skeletal Muscle-
Function: Movement of body parts
Location: Deltoid |
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Smooth Muscle-
Function: Movement of materials
Location: Lines hollow organs |
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Cardiac Muscle-
Function: Pump blood to the body
Location: Heart wall |
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Nervous Tissue-
Function: Send & Receive signals
Location: Brain |
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