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Which tissue types are included in Supporting Connective Tissue?
Bone is a type of supporting connective tissue.
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What are the types of cartilage tissue?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage
Where is hyaline cartilage located?
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What is the function of elastic cartilage?
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Where is fibrocartilage located?
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Which of the following are types of Connective Tissue Proper?
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What properties does loose connective tissue have?
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What is the function of dense connective tissue?
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What is an example of fluid connective tissue?
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What are the three types of connective tissue?
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Study Notes
Types of Connective Tissue
- Connective tissues are categorized into three main types: Supporting Connective Tissue, Connective Tissue Proper, and Fluid Connective Tissue.
Supporting Connective Tissue
- Comprises bone and cartilage.
- Bone, also known as osseous tissue, is a vascular tissue made up of collagen fibers.
Types of Cartilage Tissue
- Three types include Hyaline cartilage, Elastic cartilage, and Fibrocartilage.
Hyaline Cartilage (Articular)
- Found at the ends of long bones, in the nose, trachea, larynx, and costal cartilage of ribs.
- Absorbs compressive forces to provide cushioning.
Elastic Cartilage
- Located in the external ear (pinna), epiglottis, and eustachian tube of the ear.
- Provides rigidity while maintaining elasticity.
Fibrocartilage
- Present in intervertebral and interarticular discs.
- Handles high tensile stress, allowing stretching and pulling.
- Characterized by a high density of fibrous collagen fibers and a low density of ground substance.
Connective Tissue Proper
- Divided into two categories: Loose connective tissue and Dense connective tissue.
Loose Connective Tissue
- Most abundant type, includes areolar connective tissue.
- Located throughout various layers of the body, providing support and cushioning to organs and binding body parts together.
- Functions include suspending the body, transmitting forces, and aiding in movement.
- Contains adipose tissue (fat) and reticular tissue (found in lymph nodes).
Dense Connective Tissue
- Two subcategories include Dense Regular and Dense Irregular connective tissue.
- Dense Regular: Includes tendons (connect muscle to bone) and ligaments (connect bone to bone), characterized by high collagen fiber density for tensile strength.
- Typically avascular, with limited healing capacity reliant on motion for nutrition and waste removal.
- Dense Irregular: Found in the dermis of the skin, providing structural support.
Fluid Connective Tissue
- Blood is identified as a type of fluid connective tissue.
Summary of Types of Connective Tissue
- Connective tissues consist of:
- Fluid Connective Tissue (blood)
- Connective Tissue Proper (loose and dense)
- Supporting Connective Tissue (bone and cartilage)
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This quiz focuses on the three main types of connective tissue, specifically supporting connective tissue, bone, and cartilage. Discover the characteristics and classifications of these vital tissues in our body. Test your knowledge with these interactive flashcards!
