Chpt 4 Objective 4

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Describe the general characteristics & functions of connective tissue

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What is one characteristic of connective tissue?

It is abundant and found everywhere.

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How is connective tissue different from epithelial tissue?

Connective tissue has a large amount of extracellular matrix.

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Which function of connective tissue involves connecting muscle to bone?

Support

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What is the storage form of lipids?

Triglycerides

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Which type of connective tissue is involved in transportation within the body?

Blood

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From where does all connective tissue ultimately derive?

Mesenchymal stem cells