Basic Histology by Junqueira, et. Connective tissue is one of the four basic tissue types of the body and is found in all organs of the body. Identify the other 3 basic tissue types and describe how connective tissue differs from them.
Connective tissue has many functions.
List the functions carried out by connective tissue. List the structure and function of all cell types found in connective tissue. Important components of connective tissue include collagen, an elastic fiber system, ground substance, adhesive glycoproteins, and basement membrane. List the types of collagen and describe their similarities as well as differences. Describe the structure and function of elastin.