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Connective Tissue

Connective Tissue. Found everywhereMost abundantFunctionsProtectionSupportBind other tissuesEnergy storage/insulation. Characteristics. Vascular (cartilages are avascular)MatrixNon-cellular, non-living material found between cellsGround substanceFibersMany cell types. Ground Substance. In

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Connective Tissue

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    1. Connective Tissue

    2. Connective Tissue Found everywhere Most abundant Functions Protection Support Bind other tissues Energy storage/insulation

    3. Characteristics Vascular (cartilages are avascular) Matrix Non-cellular, non-living material found between cells Ground substance Fibers Many cell types

    4. Ground Substance Interstitial fluids, proteins and proteoglycans Can be liquid, semi-solid, gel or hard Mollecular sieve

    5. Fibers Collagen/ white fibers – stain pink Elastic/yellow fibers – stain black Reticular fibers – fine collagen fibers

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