LABORATORY EXERCISE #4

CONNECTIVE TISSUES

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I. Classify and draw the specimens that will be given to you under A-C criteria below. Label completely and describe
each to justify the type of connective tissue being illustrated.

A. LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

LPO HPO

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B. DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

LPO HPO

Specimen:
Description: _
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Histology Lab Exercise #4

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C. DENSE REGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

LPO HPO

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II. Write the functions of each type of connective tissue viewed above.

III. Answer the following questions briefly but concisely.

1. Differentiate the three types of connective tissue fibers.

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2. Complete the following table below.

Types of Collagen Synthesizing Cells Location Function Example of Collagen

Fibers Disorders

3. Describe an embryonic connective tissue.

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