Name: Connective Tissues -Types and Functions
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 21 min 3 s
Description: Connective tissues are the most abundant tissues found in the body. They support and link different tissues and organs. Learn more about them here.

Question

Write the classification of connective tissue, and their functions.

Accepted Answer

Connective tissues are classified into the following types:

Loose connective tissue like areolar tissue supports the epithelium and acts as a reservoir of water and salts for body tissues. Adipose tissue like fat cells stores excess nutrients as well as fat. These maintain life during fasting. Reticular connective tissue forms an internal framework that supports the blood cells.

Dense regular connective tissue like fibroblast attaches muscles and bones. Dense irregular connective tissues have fibroblasts as major cell types, and they provide structural strength. Elastic connective tissue contains elastic fibres that help in maintaining the pulsatile flow of blood through the arteries and, the passive recoil of lungs following inspiration.

Specialised connective tissues are of different types like cartilage, bones, and blood. Cartilage resists compression and is present in the tip of the nose, outer ear joints, adjacent bones of the vertebral column, limbs, and hands in adults. Bones provide a structural frame to the body. It supports and protects the soft tissues and organs. Blood works as a transport medium for the cardiovascular system. Blood carries nutrients, wastes, respiratory gases throughout the body.

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