Dr Clare Foy
Tissues:
Ordinary
Connectiv
e Tissue
, Expand the statement that all connective tissue
are composed of (i) cells (ii) fibres and (iii) groun
substance.
Explain the key function of connective tissue.
Learning
Outcomes List and describe the types of ordinary and spec
connective tissue.
Compare and contrast the structural features of
fibres and ground substances that constitute or
and specialised connective tissues.
, Provides an extracellular matrix that connect
binds organs and cells within the body
Gives support to the body - forms
Functions fascia/tendons/cartilages/bones
of Facilitates cellular defence mechanisms
Connective
Tissue Repair - forms scar tissue
Provides an avenue for
communication/transportation
Connective tissue is directly supplied by blo
and lymphatic vessels and nerves
Tissues:
Ordinary
Connectiv
e Tissue
, Expand the statement that all connective tissue
are composed of (i) cells (ii) fibres and (iii) groun
substance.
Explain the key function of connective tissue.
Learning
Outcomes List and describe the types of ordinary and spec
connective tissue.
Compare and contrast the structural features of
fibres and ground substances that constitute or
and specialised connective tissues.
, Provides an extracellular matrix that connect
binds organs and cells within the body
Gives support to the body - forms
Functions fascia/tendons/cartilages/bones
of Facilitates cellular defence mechanisms
Connective
Tissue Repair - forms scar tissue
Provides an avenue for
communication/transportation
Connective tissue is directly supplied by blo
and lymphatic vessels and nerves