Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of connective tissues?

They lack blood vessels.

They have a large amount of extracellular matrix.

They are primarily composed of tightly packed cells.

They are involved in the transmission of electrical impulses.

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Understand the role of connective tissues in the body. Connective tissues support, bind, and protect organs and other tissues. They are one of the four main types of tissue in the body, alongside epithelial, muscle, and nervous tissues.

Identify the key characteristics of connective tissues. Unlike epithelial tissues, which are composed of tightly packed cells, connective tissues typically have cells that are spread out within a large amount of extracellular matrix.

Explore the composition of the extracellular matrix. The matrix is a network of proteins and other molecules that provide structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells. It is a defining feature of connective tissues.

Consider the vascularization of connective tissues. While some connective tissues, like cartilage, may lack blood vessels, most connective tissues are well-vascularized, meaning they have a good supply of blood vessels.

Differentiate connective tissues from other tissue types. Connective tissues are not involved in the transmission of electrical impulses, which is a characteristic of nervous tissues. This helps to distinguish them from tissues like neurons.