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explain the types of connective tissue proper​

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Answered by kowsyh
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Explanation:

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

Answered by AnnieStar
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Answer:

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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