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Daphne Sumodlayon posted an update in the group
MT30-Histology Art AB 3 years, 8 months ago CONNECTIVE TISSUE – It is the tissue that underlies and support other tissue types. Connective tissue supports and protects other tissues and binds the cells and the organs of our body. There are several types of fixed and wandering cells found in this tissue and they are arranged differently depending on the particular CT. The cells usually sit in the matrix that is made up of glycoproteins and fibrous proteins.
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COLLAGEN FIBER
Location: bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
Function: essential for tensile strength, transmit forces, store an dissipate energy
ELASTIC FIBER
Location: lungs, arteries, and skin
Function: elasticity and resilience
RETICULAR FIBER
Location: kidney, spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow
Function: provide structural support
LOOSE CT
Location: epithelia, capillaries, package organs
Function: wraps and cushion organs, engulf bacteria, an important role in inflammation, conveys tissue fluid
DENSE REGULAR CT
Location: ligaments and tendons
Function: transfer forces to bones
DENSE IRREGULAR CT
Location: joint capsules, muscle fascia, the dermis of the skin
Function: provides strength, resistance to stretching forces
ADIPOSE TISSUE
Location: under skin, kidneys, eyeballs, abdomen, and breasts
Function: provides reserve food for fuel, insulates against heat loss, and supports and protects organs
BONE
Location: bones
Function: support and protection, stores calcium and other minerals, site for blood cell formation
BLOOD
Location: blood vessels
Function: delivers substances to cells and transports metabolic wastes away from those cells
MUCOUS CT
Location: matrix of fetal umbilical cord
Function: supports and cushions large blood vessels