A&P Lab 1 CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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<p>What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)</p>

What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

LOOSE Connective Tissue (AREOLAR)

Definition: Loose arrangement of fibers

Function: SUPPORT/ PROTECT organs,

Location: Found under dermis, between organs

<p>LOOSE Connective Tissue (AREOLAR)</p><p>Definition: Loose arrangement of fibers</p><p>Function: SUPPORT/ PROTECT organs, </p><p>Location: Found under dermis, between organs</p>
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What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

LOOSE Connective Tissue (ADIPOSE)

Definition: Loose arrangement of fibers but has greater nutrient capacity of storage

Function: NUTRIENT STORAGE, INSULATION

Location: Surrpunds internal organs , abdomen, breasts

<p>LOOSE Connective Tissue (ADIPOSE)</p><p>Definition: Loose arrangement of fibers but has greater nutrient capacity of storage</p><p>Function: NUTRIENT STORAGE, INSULATION</p><p>Location: Surrpunds internal organs , abdomen, breasts</p>
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<p>What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)</p>

What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

LOOSE Connective Tissue (RETICULAR)

Definition: only RETICULAR FIBERS in matrix

Function: Forms loose matrix through each other

Location: Lymph nodes, spleen

<p>LOOSE Connective Tissue (RETICULAR)</p><p>Definition: only RETICULAR FIBERS in matrix </p><p>Function: Forms loose matrix through each other</p><p>Location: Lymph nodes, spleen</p>
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<p>What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)</p>

What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

DENSE (REGULAR) Connective Tissue

Definition: Densely packed parallel collagen fibers, slow healing

Function: ATTACH muscles to bones , and bones to bones

Location: tendons and ligaments

<p>DENSE (REGULAR) Connective Tissue</p><p>Definition: Densely packed parallel collagen fibers, slow healing</p><p>Function: ATTACH muscles to bones , and bones to bones</p><p>Location: tendons and ligaments</p>
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What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

DENSE (IRREGULAR) Connective Tissue

Definition: Thicker Criss-crossing collagen fibers

Function: Strength/ Support in many directions, resists tension from different angles

Location: Dermis of skin, hollow organs

<p>DENSE (IRREGULAR) Connective Tissue</p><p>Definition: Thicker Criss-crossing collagen fibers</p><p>Function: Strength/ Support in many directions, resists tension from different angles</p><p>Location: Dermis of skin, hollow organs</p>
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<p>What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)</p>

What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

HYALINE CARTILAGE

Definition: Glassy, smooth Matrix with fine collagen fibers

Function: Support/ Flexibility, cushions joints/reduces friction, resists compression

Location: Ends of long bone, nose, trachea/larynx

<p>HYALINE CARTILAGE</p><p>Definition: Glassy, smooth Matrix with fine collagen fibers</p><p>Function: Support/ Flexibility, cushions joints/reduces friction, resists compression</p><p>Location: Ends of long bone, nose, trachea/larynx</p>
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What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

ELASTIC CARTILAGE

Definition: Contains numerous elastic fibers in the matrix with chondrocytes located in lacunae

Function:Flexible support, maintains shape while allowing bending and stretching

Location: Ear, epiglottis

<p>ELASTIC CARTILAGE</p><p>Definition: Contains numerous elastic fibers in the matrix with chondrocytes located in lacunae</p><p>Function:Flexible support, maintains shape while allowing bending and stretching</p><p>Location: Ear, epiglottis </p>
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What tissue is this MAIN FUNCTION, LOCATION (2 photos)

FIBROCARTILAGE

Definition: contains large amounts of collagen fibers, making it the strongest cartilage in the body.

Function: Strong support and stability, resists compression and absorbs shock

Location: Intervertebral discs,

Menisci of the knee

<p>FIBROCARTILAGE</p><p>Definition: contains large amounts of collagen fibers, making it the strongest cartilage in the body.</p><p>Function: Strong support and stability, resists compression and absorbs shock</p><p>Location: Intervertebral discs,</p><p>Menisci of the knee</p>
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<p>What tissue is this?</p>

What tissue is this?

blood

location: cardiovascular system

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What tissue is this?

BONE

location: framework of skeletal system

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What tissue is this?

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Definition: attaches to bone and controlled VOLUNTARILY

location: attached to bones

<p>SKELETAL MUSCLE</p><p>Definition: attaches to bone and controlled VOLUNTARILY</p><p>location: attached to bones</p>
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What tissue is this

SMOOTH muscle

Definition: Involuntary control (not striated)

function: Move substances through organs (food, urine)

location: in walls of hollow organs, digestive tract, blood vessels

<p>SMOOTH muscle </p><p>Definition: Involuntary control (not striated)</p><p>function: Move substances through organs (food, urine)</p><p>location: in walls of hollow organs, digestive tract, blood vessels</p>
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What tissue is this

CARDIAC muscle

Definition: Involuntary control (Striated muscle)

Function: pumps blood throughout body, maintains heart beat

Location: walls of heart

<p>CARDIAC muscle </p><p>Definition: Involuntary control (Striated muscle)</p><p>Function: pumps blood throughout body, maintains heart beat</p><p>Location: walls of heart </p>