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Embryonic connective tissue: mesenchyme
- gel-like substance with fibers
- gives rise to all other connective tissue types
Connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, areolar
- gel-like matrix with 3 fiber types
- wraps and cushions organs; plays a role in inflammation; holds tissue fluid
Connective Tissues
Connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, adipose
- closely packed fat cells
- provides reserve food fuel; insulate against heat loss; protects organs
Connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, reticular
- lie on the network
- form a soft internal skeleton that support other cell types