explain the types of connective tissue proper
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the major types of connective tissue are connective tissue proper, supportive connective tissue, fluid connective tissue, losse connective tissue, areolar connective tissue and reticular connective tissue
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Types of connective tissue:
Different types of connective tissues include areolar tissue, adipose tissue (fat), blood, bone, and cartilage.
Areolar Connective Tissue:
- It is found underneath the skin; also around nerves and blood vessels.
- It is composed of fibroblasts, macrophages and mast cells.
Adipose Tissue:
- It is present in skin and organs.
- It is composed of fat globules and is characterized by fat storage.
Bone:
- Bone is a hard connective tissue which forms the framework of the body.
- It has a rigid matrix rich in calcium and collagen fibers.
Cartilage:
- Cartilage is made of chondrocytes with dense, flexible intercellular materials.
- In the majority of vertebrates, cartilages in embryos get replaced by bones on maturity.
Blood:
- Blood is the only fluid connective tissue composed of blood cells (RBC, WBC, and platelets) and plasma.
- Functions: Transportation, defense, blood clotting and helps in homeostasis.
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