connective tissue Flashcards by Nashley Jasmin | Brainscape

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vascular(blood)

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location: vessels & vains

Function: transport oxygen

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osseous (bone)

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location: bones

Function: support & protection

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fibroblasts

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location: connective tissues

Function: production and maintenance of fibers

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collagen fibers

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location: loose and dense connective tissue

function: provides flexibility and strength

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elastic fibers

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location: loose and elastic connective tissue

Function: provides elasticity and extensibility

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reticular fibers

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location: reticular connective tissue

Function: provides support for tissues in the organs

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hyaline connective (glassy appearance)

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location: in between ribs and sternum

Function: flexibility, support and protection

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elastic connective

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location: auditory tubes and outer ear

Function: support and flexibility

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fibrocartilage connective

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location: intervertebral discs

Function: prevent bone from touching bone

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areolar connective

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location: basment membrane

Function: gives nutrients to the skin

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adipose connective

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location: around organs

Function: energy reserve, support and protection

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reticular connective

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location: spleen, lymph nodes, & bone marrow

Function: filter & immunity

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dense regular connective (tendons)

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location: tendons

Function: connect muscle to bone

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dense regular connective (ligaments)

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location: ligaments

Function: attach bone to bone

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dense irregular connective

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location: deeper region of skin

Function: strength in multiple directions

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