types of connective tissues

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<p>Areolar</p>

Areolar

Location: Under epithelium

  • Collagen fibers

  • Elastic Fibers

  • Nucleus of cell

Function:Binding


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<p>Adipose</p>

Adipose

Location: Hypodermis

  • nucleus of adipose

  • Fat droplets

Function: Energy storage

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<p>Reticular</p>

Reticular

Location: Spleen

  • Reticular fibers

  • Nucleolus of leukocytes

Functions: provides supportive network


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<p>Dense regular</p>

Dense regular

Location: Tendons

  • Fibroblast

  • Collagen fibers

Function: Resists stress in one direction


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<p>Dense irregular</p>

Dense irregular

Location: Dermis

  • fibroblast

  • Collagen fibers

Function: resist stress in multiple directions


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<p>Dense Elastic CT</p>

Dense Elastic CT

Location: Walls of large arteries

Function: Stretch and recoil


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<p>Hyaline cartilage</p>

Hyaline cartilage

Location: tip of nose

  • Chondrocytes in lacunae

  • Matrix

Function: strong flexible support

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<p>Elastic cartilage</p>

Elastic cartilage

Location: external ear

  • Chondrocytes in lacunae

  • Elastic fibers

Function: Flexible and springy

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<p>Fibrocartilage</p>

Fibrocartilage

Location: pubic symphysis

  • Chondrocytes in lacuna

  • Collagen fibers

Function: resists compressions

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<p>Compact bone</p>

Compact bone

Locations: Bone

Functions: Support, protection, strength

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<p>Blood</p>

Blood

Location: inside blood vessels


Function: Transports