WARM UP “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice.” 1.What does this mean to you? 2.What is the one thing you want most out of your life?

Connective Tissue

Levels of Organization Organ System (Skeletal) –Organ (Bone) Tissue (Connective) –Cell (Fibroblast) »Molecule (Elastin)

Basic Structure and Function Network of structural proteins (collagen, elastin) made by fibroblast cells –Elastic

General Connective Tissue Loose ct –Loose fibers –Flexibility –Under skin

General Connective Tissue Dense, irregular ct –Collagen fibers in many directions –Support –Under skin, around organs

General Connective Tissue Dense, regular ct –Parallel collagen fibers –Strength and elasticity –Tendons and ligaments

General Connective Tissue Cartilage –Rubbery ground substance –Support and flexibility –Joints, nose, ears

Specialized Connective Tissue Bone Blood Adipose (fat)

WRAP UP What 2 things make up all types of connective tissue?

WARM UP Compare and contrast loose ct and cartilage. Compare and contrast dense regular ct and dense irregular ct.

WRAP UP List the 3 types of specialized connective tissue. Describe one function of each type.