What surrounds cells and makes up most of the volume of connective tissue?

The fluid that fills the space between cells and surrounds the fibers of connective tissue.

The matrix is made up of

Type of protein fiber that is most common. It is long, straight, flexible and does not have branches.

Type of protein fiber that is branched and wavy; after stretching it will return to its original length.

The least common type of protein fiber that forms a branching interwoven framework found inside various organs.

Connective tissue is categorized as loose or dense based on the proportion of ground substance, protein fibers, and cells.

Which is not a function of loose connective tissue?

Which is not a function of dense connective tissue?

The ________________ surrounds organs (liver, kidney and spleen) or encloses joint cavities.

Fat cells are called

Cartilage cells are called

Bone cells are called

Which is not an example of fluid connective tissue?

Which is not an example of supporting connective tissue?

Which is not an example of connective tissue proper?

What provides a framework for structure/support and protects organs?

What has numerous fibers in the matrix that are calcified because of mineral deposits with collagen fibers that give strength, rigidity, and resist shattering.

What is avascular, cells are found in lacunae, and has a firm rubbery gel matrix with embedded fibers. It is an example of supporting connective tissue.

Most common type of cartilage; the matrix has closely packed collagen fibers making it tough and flexible.

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