CONNECTIVE TISSUE n The connective tissue is defined

n. The connective tissue is defined as that group of tissues which connects all

CLASSIFICATION n 1. 2. The connective tissue is classified into two categories: General connective

COMPONENTS The connective tissue has two main components: n Cells n Matrix –The matrix

FUNCTIONS FUNC n n n The main functions of connective tissue are: Structural and

The general connective tissue is classified as : n n LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE DENSE

FIBERS n Collagen n Elastic n Reticular fibers

LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE with blood vessels & adipose cells

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

n. The connective tissue is defined as that group of tissues which connects all components of the body. It binds, anchors and supports various cells, organs and tissues of the body. It develops from mesenchyme, an embryonic type of tissue.

CLASSIFICATION n 1. 2. The connective tissue is classified into two categories: General connective tissue Specialized connective tissue

COMPONENTS The connective tissue has two main components: n Cells n Matrix –The matrix /extracellular material consists of connective tissue fibers, ground substance and tissue fluid.

FUNCTIONS FUNC n n n The main functions of connective tissue are: Structural and mechanical support Defensive /immunological- all antigen antibody reaction takes place in this tissue.

The general connective tissue is classified as : n n LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE DENSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE : dense regular connective tissue dense irregular connective tissue

LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

CELLS OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE

FIBERS n Collagen n Elastic n Reticular fibers

EMBRYONIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE

LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE with blood vessels & adipose cells

DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE