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Connective
Connective Tissues
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Anatomy
11th Grade
10/16/2012

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Term

Areolar:



Under the skin/ In Organe

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Adipose:



Around Organs/ Under Skin

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Dense/White Fibrous:

 

Tendon/Ligaments 

Definition
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Cartliage:



Structural Compound in nose, ears, and ends of bones

Definition
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Bone:

 

In Your Bone! (Duh)

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Ground Substance
Definition
A fluid produced by these cells
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Matrix
Definition
The fluid and fibers that makes up the bulk of the connective tissue
Term
Functions of Connective Tissue
Definition
  • Connects epithelial tissue to rest of body
  • Includes tissue that provides structure
  • Energy storage
  • Transport materials through the body
  • Protects delicate organs
  • Defend the body from microorganism
Term
Loose
Definition
Areolar tissue, adipose (fat) tissue---padding!
Term
Dense
Definition
Dense regular and irregular (tendons)---make connections, such as tendons and ligaments 
Term
Hyaline Cartliage 
Definition
In joints, trachea, and ribs
Term

Elastic Cartliage 

Definition
Outer ear
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Fibrocartliage 

Definition
Densel woven, found in spinal discs and pelvis
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