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Where is Loose/Areolar connective tissue found and what is its structure? |
First layer under the dermis, deep to the epithelial of hollow visceral organs. It is made of collagen and elastic proteins in a fluid matrix. It contains blood vessels, mast cells, macrophages and fibroblasts. |
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Where is Adipose connective tissue found and what is it made of? |
In fat stores. It is made of collagen and reticular proteins in fluid matrix. It contains many fat cells. |
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Where is dense regular connective tissue found? |
Ligaments and Tendons |
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Where is dense irregular Connective tissue found and what is its structure? |
Surrounding joints, deep to the loose connective tissue behind the dermis and surrounding visceral organs and muscle. It is made of densely packed collagen proteins and fibroblasts. |
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What is the superficial fascia? |
A layer of loose/areolar connective tissue found deep to the epithelial cells of the dermis. |
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What is the deep fascia? |
A layer of dense irregular Connective tissue found deep to the superficial fascia which is itself deep to the epithelial cells of the dermis. |
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Where are simple squamous epithelial cells found and what is their purpose? |
Lining blood and lymphatic vessels, the heart, body cavities, air cells and the glomeruli of the urinary tract. They are thin and plate-like allowing diffusion. |
