Connective Tissue

2. Type of loose CT that cushions and protects organs as well as soaking up excess fluid if inflamed
6. Adipose tissue is also known as this.
7. Type of CT that reduces friction and allows flexibility at joints
8. Type of loose CT that helps from red and white blood cells and is the internal framework to support free blood cells
10. Type of CT that protects and supports other body organs
11. A type of CT that is softer, has more cells, and fewer fibers
12. attach skeletal muscle to bones
14. These fibers are also known as yellow fibers and can be stretched and recoiled.
15. Most connective tissue has a good blood supply, which means they are?
16. ECM is made up of fibers and a ____ substance.
18. Type of loose CT that insulates the body and protects it from bumps, temperature changes, and stores fuel

1. These are also known as white fibers and have high tensile strength
3. All connective tissue contains this and it makes them different from all other tissues.
4. connect bone to bones at the joint
5. found in areolar tissue; inject bacteria, dead cells, and debris to destroy it
8. These fibers are fine collagen fibers that form the internal skeleton of soft organs
9. This type of CT makes up the lower layers of skin and also forms tendons and ligaments
10. Type of CT that carries nutrients, waste, gases and more for the cardiovascular system
13. tendons and ligaments have this trait since they do not have good blood flow.
17. Connective tissue is classified according to fiber orientation and ______