The connective tissue


The connective tissue is characterized by presenting several types of cells. It has the function of forming the base of the skeleton, storing and transporting nutrients, encircling all the blood and nervous vessels of the body and leading the body's fight against infections. Connective tissue can be classified into connective tissue proper (loose and dense), connective tissue of special properties (adipose, elastic, mucosal, reticular or hematopoietic) and connective tissue of support (bone and cartilage).

Reference:MARIEB, E. N; WILHELM, P. B; MALLATT, J. Anatomia Humana. 7th  edition. Pearson Education do Brasil. Pág 80-94, 2014. São Paulo.

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