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Fibers. Connective tissue is one which gives structural and metabolic support to the organ and other tissue of the body. CONNECTIVE TISSUE. Can be stretched. Very thin but strong. Found in skin, ligamentum flava & nuchae and large arteries Connective tissues connect one tissue to one another, acts as support, cushions and insulates, encloses organs, and in some cases stores compounds such as calcium, phosphorous, and fats. Cells. Although connective tissue is diverse, all connective tissue consists of three main components: Ground substance. Larry Connective tissues provide a matrix that supports and physically connects other tissues H&E, Actinic keratosis, also called solar elastosis, is a degenera-tive skin condition, which mainly affects the collagen and elastic fi bers of the sun-exposed areas of the body. CONNECTIVE TISSUE Connective tissue is an umbrella that encompasses a variety of tissue types, including loose and dense connective tissue, adipose, cartilage, bone, and blood. MatrixFibers -Ground substance. Frequent exposure of the skin to sunlight or ultraviolet light causes and accelerates this degenerative process. Connective tissue contains several different cell types Connective tissue. Branch and anastomose freely. Composed of elastin protein. Is found throughout the body. Connective tissues connect one tissue to one another, acts as support, cushions and Cells of Connective Tissue. GENERAL FEATURES. Actinic keratosis Elastic fibres. It supports or binds other tissues and Connective Tissue. Synthesized by fibroblast. Most connective tissues are highly vascular (contain blood vessels) INTRODUCTION. In bundles, found in ligamentum flava & ligamentum nuchae. Run singly & branch forming network in loose areolar tissue. Cells Undergraduate – Graduate Histology Lecture Series.
