Supporting Connective tissues (Spongy and cartilage) - Done

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2 types of supporting connective tissues

Cartilage and Bone

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3 types of cartilage

hyaline, elastic and fibrous

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Structure of Hyaline Cartilage

Dense network of collagen and elastic fibres

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Components of Hyaline cartilage

Relatively weak, resilient gel and fibres

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Location of Hyaline cartilage

Anterior ends of ribs, respiratory cartilage, nasal septum, end of long bones

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Function of hyaline cartilage

Flexibility and movement

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2 types of bone tissue

Compact and Spongy

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Spongy Bone

cancellous bone, porous inner bone tissue lacks osteons

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Function of Spongy bone

Stores triglycerides (yellow marrow) and produces blood cells (red marrow)