TISSUES

TRANSITIONAL EPITHELIUM

TRANSITIONAL EPITHELIUM

TRANSITIONAL EPITHELIUM

• Highly modified, stratified squamous epithelium
• Forms the lining of a few organs

DENSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

DENSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

DENSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

• Form strong, ropelike structure that form tendons and ligaments

LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

• Softer and have more cells and less fibers

AREOLAR

AREOLAR

AREOLAR

• Cushions and protects body organs
• Helps hold organs together and in their proper positions

ADIPOSE

ADIPOSE

ADIPOSE

• Fat
• Insulates the body/ protects from extreme heat and cold

RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

• Supports free blood cells in lymphoid organs.