TN_ch5 Connective Tissues

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This deck covers key concepts about different types of connective tissues, their functions, and locations in the body.

forms framework of outer ear

elastic cartilage
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
forms framework of outer ear
elastic cartilage
functions as heat insulator beneath skin
adipose tissue
contains large amounts of fluid and lacks fibers
blood
cells arranged around central canal
bone
binds skin to underlying organs
loose (aerolar) connective tissue
main tissue of tendons and ligaments
dense connective tissue

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TermDefinition
forms framework of outer ear
elastic cartilage
functions as heat insulator beneath skin
adipose tissue
contains large amounts of fluid and lacks fibers
blood
cells arranged around central canal
bone
binds skin to underlying organs
loose (aerolar) connective tissue
main tissue of tendons and ligaments
dense connective tissue
provides stored energy supply in fat vacuoles
adipose tissue
forms the flexible part of the nasal septum
hyaline cartiage
pads between vertebrae that are shock absorbers
fibrocartilage
matrix contains collagen fibers and mineral salts
bone
occurs in ligament attachments between vertebrae and artery walls
elastic connective tissue
forms supporting tissue walls of liver and spleen
reticular connective tissue
outer ear is elastic tissue also known as
pinnia