Connective Tissue Activity

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Question 19: Matching

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Loose Connective Tissue

• Locations– Beneath most epithelial layer– Muscles

• Functions:– Nourish nearby epithelial cells– Fill spaces between muscles– Binds skin to underlying organs

Adipose Connective Tissue

• Locations– Joints– Some Organs (kidneys and heart)– Lower layer of skin– Behind eyeballs

• Functions:– Cushioning– Insulation– Energy storage

Hyaline Cartilage

• Locations– Ends of bones in many joints– Supporting rings of trachea

• Functions:– Development and growth of most bones– Keeps respiratory passageway open

Elastic Cartilage

• Locations– Ears (external)– Larynx

• Functions:– Framework for ear and voice box

Fibrocartilage

• Locations– Vertebrae– Bones in the knee– Pelvic girdle

• Functions:– Shock absorber– Cushions

Question 28: Matching

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Question 29: Matching

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