Connective Tissue

Question 1

What are the main characteristics of this type?

Answer 1

Less cells and more matrix (intercellular)

Question 2

What does the matrix consist of?

Answer 2

Ground substance and fibers

Question 3

What are the basic types?

Answer 3

Loose and dense

Question 4

What are the subtypes of loose CT and their traits?

Answer 4

Areolar - irregular, scattered fibers
Adipose - fatty

Question 5

What are the fibers in dense CT and their purposes?

Answer 5

Elastin - stretchy
Collagen - provide structure
Reticular - bind & support

Question 6

What connective structures does dense CT make up? Traits?

Answer 6

Tendons - nonelastic, connect muscle -> anything
Ligaments - elastic, connect bones & cartilage -> anything