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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What are the primary roles of connective tissues in the body?

To support, bind, and protect other tissues and organs

To facilitate gas exchange in the lungs

To transmit electrical impulses throughout the body

To produce hormones and regulate metabolism

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Connective tissues are one of the four main types of tissue in the body, alongside epithelial, muscle, and nervous tissues.

The primary roles of connective tissues include supporting, binding, and protecting other tissues and organs. This is achieved through various types of connective tissues such as bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

Connective tissues also play a role in storing energy, particularly in the form of adipose tissue, which stores fat.

They are involved in the transportation of substances, as blood is considered a connective tissue that transports nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

Connective tissues do not facilitate gas exchange, transmit electrical impulses, or produce hormones directly. These functions are primarily associated with other tissue types such as epithelial tissue (gas exchange), nervous tissue (electrical impulses), and endocrine glands (hormone production).