Set: connective tissue
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All 9 Terms
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bone (osseous) tissue | protect and support the body |
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Hyaline cartilage | forms the supporting structures of the larynx, attaches the ribs to the breastbone, and covers the ends of bones where the form joints |
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fibrocartilage | forms the cushionlike disks between the vertebrae of the spinal column |
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elastic cartilage | supports the external ear |
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dense fibrous tissue | forms strong, ropelike structures such as tendons and ligaments |
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areolar tissue | most widely distributed connective tissue variety; cushions and protects the body organs it wraps |
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adipose tissue | insulates the body and protects it from extremes of both heat and cold |
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reticular connective tissue | forms the internal supporting framework |
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blood | carries nutrients, wastes, repiratory gases, and many other substances throughout the body |
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Set Information
| Terms | 9 |
| Creator | chargers_fan1 |
| Created | September 19, 2007 |
| Groups | None |
| Tags | None |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
Most Missed Words
- reticular connective tissue → forms the internal supporting framework - 4 misses
- areolar tissue → most widely distributed connective tissue variety; cushions and protects the body organs it wraps - 2 misses
- Hyaline cartilage → forms the supporting structures of the larynx, attaches the ribs to the breastbone, and covers the ends of bones where the form joints - 1 miss
- fibrocartilage → forms the cushionlike disks between the vertebrae of the spinal column - 1 miss
- dense fibrous tissue → forms strong, ropelike structures such as tendons and ligaments - 1 miss