epithelium

1.) Why is connective tissue so important?

It helps us move, insulates, nutrients, toxin remover and protects as well as provide shock absorption.

2.) What are epithelial ridges (rete ridges or rete pegs)?

Groves that extend down from the epithelium into the connective tissue by pushing down the basement membrane.
What does it do? Provides surface area

3.) What is the difference between keratinized and non-keratinized tissue?

Keratinized tissue is dead cells on top of the skin, which is dense, while non-keratinized are living cells and softer which helps absorbs nutrients better and allows for secretion.

4.) What is the layer of connective tissue that extends into the epithelium called?

5.) What are the two major types of bone classifications? Where do we see them?

Cortical and Cancellous
Cortical is found in dense bone such as the femur
Cancellous is found in the jaw
- You see it in the mouth more than anywhere else

6.) What function do the nerve receptors in the periodontium serve