Connective Tissues (pg 6)

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Connective Tissues

• Functions: Bind structures together, support, transport, protection

Connective Tissues

• Functions: Bind structures together, support, transport, protection

• Contains few cells and an abundant intercellular matrix (Matrix = space between cells)

• The matrix is filled with fibers that are produced by the cells, including collagen fibers and elastic fibers

Types of connective tissue1. Loose (areolar): packing material.

Attaches skin to underlying tissues. Fills the spaces between muscles.

Types of connective tissue1. Loose (areolar): packing material.

Attaches skin to underlying tissues. Fills the spaces between muscles.

2. Adipose tissue: Fat. Provides energy storage, cushioning around organs, and insulation

Types of connective tissue1. Loose (areolar): packing material

2. Adipose tissue: Fat. Provides energy storage, cushioning around organs, and insulation

3. Dense fibrous: Forms tendons (connect muscle to bone) and ligaments (connect bones to each other)

Types of connective tissue1. Loose (areolar): packing material

2. Adipose tissue: energy storage and cushioning

3. Dense fibrous: Forms tendons (connect muscle to bone) and ligaments (connect bones to each other)

4. Elastic: Can stretch and then return to normal length. Vocal cords, ligaments between vertebrae

Types of connective tissue5. Cartilage: Contains protein chondrin,

which is stiff but flexible

Types of connective tissue5. Cartilage: Contains protein chondrin,

which is stiff but flexible

a. Hyaline cartilage: Found at end of long bones, where ribs attach to sternum, rings of trachea, fetal skeleton

Types of connective tissue5. Cartilage: Contains protein chondrin,

which is stiff but flexible

a. Hyaline cartilage: Found at end of long bones, where ribs attach to sternum, rings of trachea, fetal skeleton

b. Fibrocartilage: strong shock absorber. Found in pads between vertebrae and in the knee

Types of connective tissue5. Cartilage: Contains protein chondrin, which

is stiff but flexible

a. Hyaline cartilage: Found at end of long bones, where ribs attach to sternum, rings of trachea, fetal skeleton

b. Fibrocartilage: strong shock absorber. Found in pads between vertebrae and in the knee

c. Elastic cartilage: more flexible. Found in external ear, epiglottis

Types of connective tissue6. Bone: Most rigid connective tissue. Fibers

are surrounded by calcium salts. Provides framework for body.

Types of connective tissue6. Bone: Most rigid connective tissue. Fibers

are surrounded by calcium salts. Provides framework for body.

7. Blood: Red and white blood cells are suspended in a liquid matrix (plasma). Transports oxygen and nutrients

Output (pg 7)

Make a cartoon character out of one type of connective tissue

Must include:

• A color picture

• A name

• Description of the character’s job

• List of the character’s hobbies