BIOL 125 Chapter Notes - Chapter 41: Loose Connective Tissue, Cardiac Muscle, Basal Lamina
30 Jan 2017
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Anatomy is the study of an organism"s physical structure and physiology is the study of how the physical structures in an organism function (41. 1) During development, the embryonic tissue grow into 4 different tissue types (i) connective tissues. Made up of cells that are loosely arranged either in a solid, liquid, or jelly-like matrix. Matrix is made up of extracellular fibres and is emitted by connective tissues; each type of connective tissue emits a distinct type of extracellular matrix and the nature of the matrix determine the connective tissue"s nature. Loose connective tissue: has many fibrous proteins in a soft matrix used as packing material between organs or padding under skin. Dense connective tissue: found n tendon and ligaments; connects muscles, bones and organs; matrix is usually made up of tough collagen fibers. Supporting connective tissue: firm extracellular matrix; bone and cartilage help with structural support or protective enclosures for the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
