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Match the following connective tissue components with their functions:
Match the following connective tissue components with their functions:
Collagen = Provides strength and structure Elastin = Provides elasticity and flexibility Fibroblasts = Produces collagen and other fibers Ground substance = Supports cells and binds them together
Match the following connective tissue types with their locations in the body:
Match the following connective tissue types with their locations in the body:
Adipose tissue = Under the skin, around organs Dense regular connective tissue = Tendons and ligaments Hyaline cartilage = Ends of long bones, nose, and respiratory passages Areolar tissue = Around blood vessels, nerves, and organs
Match the following connective tissue disorders with their characteristics:
Match the following connective tissue disorders with their characteristics:
Marfan syndrome = Affects the body's connective tissue, causing long limbs and a tall, thin build Ehlers-Danlos syndrome = Affects the skin, joints, and blood vessels, causing hypermobility and fragile skin Osteogenesis imperfecta = Causes brittle bones that break easily Scleroderma = Results in hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues
