1. Histology
Connective Tissues

2. Connective Tissue
Most abundant and widely distributed tissue type found in the human body
Functions:
Protect
Support
Bind together parts of the body

3. Characteristics of Connective Tissue
Very vascular (have a rich blood supply)
Exceptions include tendons, ligaments, and cartilages
Made primarily of many types of specialized cells
Contain a large amount of non-living material known as the matrix

4. Types of Connective Tissue
Four types of connective tissue:
Connective Tissue Proper
Cartilage
Bone
Loose Connective Tissue
Blood
Dense Connective Tissue
Only including the four main types + the ones you need to know
There are more types of loose and dense connective tissue

5. Connective Tissue Stations
Similar to yesterday, gather the information on connective tissues
Checklist of Connective Tissues:
Adipose
Dense Connective Tissue
Hyaline Cartilage
Elastic
Fibrocartilage