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What are the four primary types of animal tissue?
What are the four primary types of animal tissue?
From which embryonic germ layer does connective tissue mostly develop?
From which embryonic germ layer does connective tissue mostly develop?
What are the three main components of most types of connective tissue?
What are the three main components of most types of connective tissue?
Which tissues are classed as specialized fluid connective tissues?
Which tissues are classed as specialized fluid connective tissues?
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Who introduced the term 'connective tissue'?
Who introduced the term 'connective tissue'?
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Study Notes
Animal Tissue Types
- The four primary types of animal tissue are epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.
Connective Tissue Development
- Most connective tissue develops from the mesoderm, one of the three primary germ layers in the embryo.
Connective Tissue Components
- Most types of connective tissue consist of three main components:
- Specialized cells
- Extracellular matrix (ECM)
- Ground substance
Specialized Fluid Connective Tissues
- Two types of tissue are classed as specialized fluid connective tissues:
- Blood
- Lymph
Connective Tissue Term
- The term "connective tissue" was introduced by Karl von Baer, a German biologist and embryologist, in the early 19th century.
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Test your knowledge of connective tissue with this quiz! Explore the functions, types, and characteristics of this vital animal tissue, and gain a deeper understanding of its role in the body.
