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Explore the diverse world of connective tissues, from loose to dense types, understanding fibers, cells, and functions. Delve into supporting tissues like cartilage and bone, muscle tissues, and the essential role of nervous tissues. Learn about cell death, organ systems, and the intricate compartments of the body.
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Connective Tissues: Structure • Support and barriers • Ground substance • Cells • Fixed • Mobile
Connective Tissues: Structure • Fibers and their functions • Fibroblast cells • Collagen • Elastin • Fibrillin • Fibronectin
Cells and Fibers of Loose Connective Tissue Figure 3-29 (1 of 2)
Cells and Fibers of Loose Connective Tissue Figure 3-29 (2 of 2)
Dense Connective Tissues • Strength or flexibility • Tendons and ligaments • Collagen dominates
Dense Connective Tissues Tendons and ligaments Figure 3-30
More Connective Tissues • Adipose connective tissue • White • Single droplet • Brown • Multiple droplets • Blood • Plasma matrix • Free blood cells
Adipose Connective Tissues Figure 3-31
Supporting Connective Tissues • Cartilage • Light and flexible • Trachea and ears • Bone • Calcified • Rigid
Supporting Connective Tissues Map of the components of connective tissue Figure 3-32 (1 of 2)
Supporting Connective Tissues Figure 3-32 (2 of 2)
Muscle Tissues • Contractile • Force and movement • Signal conduction • Types • Cardiac • Smooth • Skeletal
The Three Types of Muscles Figure 12-1a
The Three Types of Muscles Figure 12-1b
The Three Types of Muscles Figure 12-1c
Nervous Tissues • Neurons send signals • Excitable • Electrical • Chemical • Glial cells support
Nervous Tissues Model neuron Figure 8-2
Cell Death and Replacement • Apoptosis • Normal cell replacement • Programmed cell death • Stem cells • Role in cell replacement • Research uses and potential
Organs • Groups of tissues with related function • Epidermal tissue (skin) • Multiple cell layers • Multiple tissue types • Multiple functions
Summary • Functional compartments • Cell membranes • Intracellular compartments • Primary tissues types and features • Cell death and replacement • Skin as an example of an organ