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Question
Write the classification of connective tissue and their functions.
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Solution
The classification of connective tissues.
- Loose Connective Tissues
- Dense Connective Tissues
- Specialized Connective Tissues
Functions of Connective Tissues:
- Support and Structure: Bone and cartilage provide a structural framework for the body.
- Protection: Adipose tissue cushions organs, and bones protect vital structures like the brain and heart.
- Binding and Connecting: Tendons connect muscles to bones, and ligaments connect bones.
- Transport: Blood carries nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.
- Insulation and Energy Storage: Adipose tissue stores energy and insulates the body against heat loss.
- Immune Defence: Areolar tissue contains immune cells that help protect against pathogens.
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