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Chapter 4.3: Tissues. Connective Tissues. Most diverse Never exposed to outside Vascular—have blood vessels Receptors for pain, pressure and temperature. Figure 4.7. Functions of Connective Tissue. Support/Protection Transportation
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Connective Tissues • Most diverse • Never exposed to outside • Vascular—have blood vessels • Receptors for pain, pressure and temperature
Functions of Connective Tissue • Support/Protection • Transportation • Storage of energy reserves (Adipose cells—AKA fat cells) • Defense
Connective Tissue Proper • Cell Types • Fibroblasts • Most abundant • Produce and maintain connective tissue • Macrophages • Engulf damaged cells and wastes • Adipocytes • Fat cells • Mast Cells • Release chemicals to start immune response
Connective Tissue Fibers • Collagen Fibers • Strong and flexible • Elastic Fibers • Will stretch • Reticular Fibers • Thin
Ground Substance • Fills in space between cells • Slows bacteria and pathogens
Marfan’s Syndrome • Genetic • Abnormal fibrillin—gives connective tissue strength and elasticity • Tall with abnormally long arms, legs and fingers • Abnormal cardiovascular system • Weak aorta—may burst • Sudden, fatal loss of blood
Loose Connective Tissue • Areolar Tissue • Least specialized • Increased blood supply • Separates skin from muscle • Pads • Allows movement • Supplies blood to epithelia
Adipose Tissue • AKA: Fat • Loose Connective Tissue • Padding • Shock absorption • Insulation • Energy reserve • Collects in sides, buttocks, breasts and abdomen
Weight Control • Weight loss = deflated adipocytes • Easily regain these cells b/c the cells are still there • Liposuction—remove adipocytes
Dense Connective Tissue • Mostly collagen • Tendons—attach muscles to bone • Ligaments—attach bone to bone