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Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue Functions and Locations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Proper CT - Loose Areolar Location | Where-ever there is epithelium |
| Proper CT - Loose Areolar Function | Holds epithelium in place |
| Proper CT - Loose Adipose Location | Where-ever there is epithelium |
| Proper CT - Loose Adipose Function | Protection, Padding, Energy Storage |
| Proper CT - Dense Regular Location | Ligaments and Tendons |
| Proper CT - Dense Regular Function | Connection |
| Proper CT - Dense Irregular Location | Skin |
| Proper CT - Dense Irregular Function | Stretch, Protection |
| Proper CT - Dense Elastic Location | Arteries and Veins |
| Proper CT - Dense Elastic Function | Stretch |
| Supporting CT - Hyaline Cartilage Location | Throughout body - Joints, Trachea, Nose |
| Supporting CT - Hyaline Cartilage Function | Support |
| Supporting CT - Fibrocartilage Location | Pubic symphysis, intervertebral disks |
| Supporting CT - Fibrocartilage Function | Support, Cushion |
| Supporting CT - Elastic Cartilage Location | Ear, Larynx, Lungs |
| Supporting CT - Elastic Cartilage Function | Support, Stretch |
| Fluid CT - Red Blood Cells Function | Carries O2 and other nutrients |
| Fluid CT - White Blood Cells Function | Immunity |
| Fluid CT - Platelets Function | Blood clotting |