Module 1- tissue (1)

binds structures, provides support and protection, serve as frameworks, fill spaces, stores fat, produce blood cells, protect against infections, and help repair tissue damage.

cells are spaced far apart......lots of matrix space.

it is a protein that is strong but yet somewhat flexible

connect muscles to bone

connect bones to bones

type of protein that can be stretch and resume their original size/shape

specialized form of fibers that take on a sponge like characteristics and act as a supporting mesh