Question

Explain how the structure of each connective tissue type relates to its function

Answer 1

Connective tissue is the most abundant tissue found in human body and its main function is to line various cells and organs of body and to hold the parts of our body together. The other functions of connective tissue includes supporting, protecting, transporting and storing, connecting the organs of and within the body.

Structure of each type of connective tissue relating to its function:

Types of connective tissue includes:

• Loose fibrous connective tissue: It is composed of bundles of collagen fibers found in dermis, tendons and ligaments and these fibers provides support to the internal organs and also surrounds blood vessels. They also stores water, glucose and salts.
• Dense fibrous connective tissue: It contains fibers as its main matrix element and it also forms strong tendons and ligaments. The formed tendons attaches skeletal muscles to bones and the formed ligaments connects bones to joints.
• Reticular connective tissue: It is found in kidney, lymph nodes, spleen and bone marrow. It forms stroma (supportive tissue) which helps in supporting structures such as bone marrow, lymph node and spleen.
• Adipose connective tissue: It is a type of loose connective tissue and it helps in providing structural support to organs by filling up the spaces between them.
• Cartilage connective tissue: It is a flexible connective tissue. Its function is to connect the bones together and to protect the bones.
• Blood connective tissue: It contains fluid matrix of plasma. It helps in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

These are the structures of each connective tissue related to its function.

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