Connective Tissues Flashcards
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loose areolar connective tissue
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the function is to glue tissues together and it can be found in the dermal papillae of the skin
2
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dense irregular connective tissue
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the function is to withstand stretching and hold skin layers together it can be found in the dermis of the skin
3
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dense regular connective tissue
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the function is to resist tension and strength and it can be found in the tendons and ligaments
4
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adipose connective tissue
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the function is storage and heat and it can be found in the hypodermis
5
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reticular connective tissue
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the function is to form nets to trap pathogens and it can be found in the spleen
