Connective Tissue

Tree rings, protect and support contains blood vessels and nerves

Less hard more flexible than bone, no blood vessels or nerves

Stains pink, collagen fibers , attaches ribs to sternum, structures nose

Stains pink, dense network of fibers, external ear,

Stains blue, collagen fibers, shock absorption, found in hip and knee

Very strong, thick collagen fibers, poor blood supply, found in tendons and ligaments

Cushions and protects organs, body’s packing tissue,

Cells store lipid displaces nuclei to the sides, acts as heat insulator, provides energy

Has red white blood cells, plasma, transport for cardiovascular system, heat regulation, blood clotting, immunity