KINE 2031 Lecture Notes - Perichondrium, Vocal Folds, Bronchus
7 Dec 2012
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Connective tissue proper ( loose and dense) Mesenchyme is embryological connective tissue that is the first type of connective tissue that forms the other four. Endothelium and mesothelium are also derived from this same source. Physical protection: the bones of the cranium, sternum, and thoracic cage protect delicate organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs; fat packed around the kidneys (perirenal fat) Transport: blood carries nutrients, gases, hormones, wastes, and blood cells between different regions of the body. Binding of structures: ligaments bind bone to bone; tendons bind muscle to bone; dense irregular connective tissue binds skin to underlying muscle and bone. Storage: fat is the energy reserve in the body; bone is a large reservoir for calcium and phosphorus. Immune protection: many connective tissue types contain white blood cells (leukocytes), which protect the body against disease and mount an immune response when the body is exposed to something foreign.
