Cells and Bones

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This week you’ll create two tables: one for cells, fibers and liquids/semisolids (matrix) of connective tissues, the other of the tissues themselves. Create a table with the tissue type, what cells are found in that tissue type, what fibers are found in that tissue and what is the function of each fiber type, and briefly explain the matrix of that tissue.  Create another table with each type of connective tissue and describe the function of the tissue; does it prevent stretching because it has an abundance of collagen fibers, and if so, does it prevent that stretch in any particular direction? Maybe it cushions because it lies between two hard surfaces. Using the 11 connective tissue types we’re studying, name its function and give a location for each type of tissue. You should include: Areolar Connective Tissue Adipose Tissue Reticular Connective Tissue Dense Regular Connective Tissue Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Elastic Connective Tissue Hyaline Cartilage Fibrocartilage Elastic Cartilage Compact Bone Blood