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Connective Tissues
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Loose fibrous (areolar) | Between other tissues and organs Superficial fascia. Function: Connection |
| Adipose (fat) | Under skin Padding at various points Protection Insulation Support Energy reserves Heat production Regulation of other tissue |
| Reticular | Inner framework of spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow Support Filtration Blood production Immunity |
| Irregular | Deep fascia Dermis Scars Connection Support Capsule of kidney, spleen, lymph nodes, etc |
| Regular collagenous | Tendons Ligaments Aponeuroses Flexible but strong connection |
| Elastic | Walls of some arteries Flexible, elastic support |
| Compact bone | Skeleton (outer shell of bones) FUNCTION Support Protection Calcium reservoir |
| Cancellous (spongy) bone | Skeleton (inside bones) Support Provides framework for blood production |
| Hyaline | Part of nasal septum Covering articular surfaces of bones Larynx Rings in trachea and bronchi Dense Fibrous Irregular Firm but flexible support; connection between structures |
| Fibrocartilage | Disks between vertebrae Pubic symphysis |
| Elastic | External ear Auditory (eustachian) tube |
| Blood | In the blood vessels Transportation Protection |