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Connective Tissue
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circulating connective tissue | has a fluid consistency; its cells are suspended in a liquid matrix. Ex. blood and lymph. |
| Loose connective tissue | has a soft consistency, similar to jelly. |
| Dense connective tissue | contains many fibers and is quite strong, similar to a rope or canvas fabric. |
| Cartilage | has a very firm consistency. Ex. gristle on a chicken bone. |
| Bone tissue | the hardest type of connective tissue, is solidified by minerals in the matrix. |