c. Write a note on fibrous connective
tissue.
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Answer:
Fibrous connective tissues contain large amounts of collagen fibers and few cells or matrix material. ... Irregularly-arranged fibrous connective tissues are found in areas of the body where stress occurs from all directions, such as the dermis of the skin.
Explanation:
Connective Tissue
Have you ever wondered how our organs and bones don't get damaged with all the running and jumping we do? The answer is connective tissue. Connective tissue is one of the four main tissue types; the others are epithelial tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue. Connective tissue includes tissues such as cartilage, bone, blood and fat. In this lesson, we'll be specifically looking at fibrous connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold our organs and other tissues together, as well as provide support for our body as a whole.
Fibrous Connective Tissue
One of the specific types of connective tissue is fibrous connective tissue, or FCT. This high-strength, slightly stretchy tissue consists mainly of collagen, a protein which is known for providing strength and stability. We find collagen just about everywhere that provides support for our body - our muscles, bones and skin are great examples. The two other main components of FCT are water and polysaccharides, which are complex strands of carbohydrates, which also provide support. The primary purpose of fibrous connective tissue is to provide support and shock absorption to our bones and organs. The slide below is a histological section of fibrous connective tissue. The pink fibers you see running through the tissue are the collagen fibers.