Connective Tissues

Question 1

Function of Connective (3)

Answer 1

• Connects body parts
• supports
• binds

Question 2

Characteristics

Answer 2

• most have a great blood supply EXCEPT: tendons, ligaments, cartilage
• also make a non-living substance that can be liquid, soft, or hard.

Question 3

1. Ex: of Connective Tissue

Answer 3

Bone ( osseous)

- live in cavities and secrete hard substance

Question 4

2. Ex: of Connective Tissue

Answer 4

Cartilage

- larynx, attached ribs to sternum, covers bone ends

Question 5

3. Ex: of Connective Tissue

Answer 5

Tendons & Ligaments

• T : connects bone to muscle
• L : connects bone to bone

Question 6

4. Ex: of Connective Tissue

Answer 6

Adipose ( Fat)

- packs tissue, glue, squishy protection, insulation

Question 7

5. Ex: of Connective Tissue

Answer 7

Blood

- fluid ( non-living)