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Connective tissue, * These tissues have the special function of linking and supporting other tissues or, organs of the body., * Connective tissues include cartilage, bone, adipose tissue and blood., In all connective tissues except blood, the cells secrete fibers of structural protein, called collagen or elastin., « The fibers provide strength, elasticity and flexibility to the tissue., * These cells also secrete modified polysaccharides, which accumulate between cells, and fibers and act as matrix., Connective tissues are classified into 3 types, 1. Loose connective tissue, 2. Dense connective tissue, 3. Specialized connective tissue, 1.Loose connective tissue, These tissues have cells and fibers loosely arranged in a semi-fluid ground, substance., Eg . Areolar tissue, Adipose tissue, Areolar tissue, Areolar tissue is present beneath the skin. It contains fibroblasts (cells secrete, fibers),macrophages and mast cells., , , , Adipose tissue, Adipose tissue is also present beneath the skin. These tissues are specialized to, , store fat., , , , Fat storage, area, , Nucleus, , Membrane, , , , These tissues have fibers and fibroblasts compactly packed., Two types, 1. Dense regular connective tissue, 2. Dense irregular connective tissue, , Ce Ade teaty