Classifying Connective Tissue

Question 1

What is connective tissue proper?

Answer 1

Many types of cells with syrupy ground substance (under skin, ligaments, fat, and tendons)

Question 2

What is fluid connective tissue?

Answer 2

Certain cells in watery ground substance with dissolved proteins (blood and lymph)

Question 3

What is supportive connective tissue?

Answer 3

Cartilage and bone

Question 4

What is characteristic #1 of supportive connective tissue?

Answer 4

Has less diverse cells

Question 5

What is characteristic #2 of supportive connective tissue?

Answer 5

Dense ground substance and closely packed fibers

Question 6

What is one fact about supportive connective tissue?

Answer 6

Cells in this tissue help with maintenance, repair, and energy storage