Connective Tissue Function

Function and Location

Mesenchyme

Gives rise to all other connective tissue types.

Areolar

Cushions, organs eat bacteria, inflammatory holds tissue flued.

Adipose

Provide reserve fuel, protects against heat loss, supports and protects organs.

Reticular

Fibers from soft internal skeleton that supports other cell types.

Dense Regular

Attaches muscle to bones or often muscles withstand stress.

Dense Irregular

Withstands tension from directions.

Hyaline

Supports and reinforces

Elastic

Maintains shape while allowing flexibility

Fibrocartilage

Absorbs compressive shock

Bone

Supports and protects blood cell formation

Blood

transports gases, nutrients, wastes.