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▪ Connective tissues consist of cells and the
extracellular matrix they secrete
▪ Connective tissues connect body parts andprovide
structural and functional support toother body tissues
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Soft Connective Tissues
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Specialized Connective Tissues
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Loose Connective Tissue : Areolar
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Loose connective Tissue , Adipose
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Loose connecting Tissue , Reticular
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Dense Connective Tissue,Dense Irregular
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Dense connective Tissue,Dense Regular
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Specialized Connective Tissues
Cartilage :Hyaline
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Cartilage : Elastic
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Cartilage:Fibrocartilage
Function:
1) Tensile strength with the ability to absorb compressive shock.
2)Provides the tough materials of the intervertebral discs.
Location:
Intervertebral discs,pubic symphysis, discs of knee joint.
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Bone : Osseous Tissue
Function:
1)Bone supports and protects (by enclosing)
2) provides levers for the muscles to act on
3) stores calcium and other minerals and fat;
4) marrow inside bones is the site for blood cell formation
(hematopoiesis).
Location:Bones
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Blood
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Thanks!
Everything good comes from God and everything bad, wrong and
mistakes come from ourself.
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