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Connective tissues bind structures together, form a framework and support for organs and the body as a whole, store fat, transport substances, protect against disease, and help repair tissue damage. They occur throughout the body. Connective tissues are characterized by an abundance of intercellular matrix with relatively few cells. Connective tissue cells are able to reproduce but not as rapidly as epithelial cells. Most connective tissues have a good blood supply but some do not.
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hyaline cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage is a type of connective tissue which has the function of the smooth functioning of joints to support the respiratory organs and enable joint mobility. Hyaline cartilage derives its strength from collagen fibers which form a matrix structure that remains flexible for movement. Found throughout the nose and trachea as well as at the ends of long bones hyaline cartilage serves as both a friction reducer and a shock absorber while preserving vital body structures.
Hyaline cartilage is found on the articular surfaces of movable joints and in the walls of the respiratory tract. Under high-power magnification, its matrix appears as a dense network of very fine collagen fibrils and fibers embedded within a proteoglycan-rich gel. The tissue contains oval-shaped cells called chondrocytes, which are located in small spaces known as lacunae.