Binds structures together (e.g., muscles to muscles, skin to underlying tissues). Contains fibroblasts that produce fibers and matrix, and immune cells.

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Withstands tension in structures like tendons (connecting muscles to bones) and ligaments (connecting bones to bones).

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Rich in collagen fibers for flexibility and resistance to stretching.

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Contain a higher proportion of elastic fibers for greater stretch.

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Stores energy as fat, provides cushioning, and insulates the body.

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Rubbery connective tissue found in vertebrate skeletons. Types include elastic cartilage (e.g., external ear), fibrocartilage (e.g., intervertebral discs), and hyaline cartilage (most common, involved in bone development).

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Hard connective tissue providing rigid support. Contains a matrix with collagen fibers and calcium salts.

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Contained in blood vessels and composed of erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets.

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___Make up ___% of blood volume.

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Fight Infections.

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Composed of leukocytes in

lymphatic vessels.

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The liquid matrix of blood

and lymph.

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such as that making up the support of the

external ear

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makes up the intervertebral discs

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the most common form of cartilage and the form which is involved in embryological modeling and is replaced by bone.

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Involved in blood

clotting.

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