Tissues

epithelial membranes and lines blood vessels

in the digestive tract

ciliated columnar is charastic of the upper respiratory tract.

streches and is found in the bladder

lines ducts and sweat glands

Support, protect and binds organs

consists of fibres such as collagen, elastin and ground fluid

contains all 3 fibre types. is used to attach skin and underlying tissues and as a packaging between glands, muscles and nerves.

in subcutaneous layer and around organs and joints. reduces heat loss and serves as padding and energy source.

comprises tendons ligaments and other strong attachments where the need for strength is needed along one axis

mainly fibroblasts and free branching elastic fibres, it allows stretching of certain tissues such as arteries

ow blood supply and grows/repairs slow

he most abundant. Provides a smooth surface. It covers ends of long bones, and parts of the ribs, nose, trachea, bronchi and larynx.

Thick bundles of collagen, strong & tough. It forms discs in-between vertebrae and knee joints to support the weight of the body.

• Connective tissue with extracellular matrix

Has fibres as well such as fibrin that makes the blood clot

generates the physical force needed to make body structures and to produce heat

detects change and respond by generating new impulse