🎴 Flashcard Mode
(Fibrous Connective Tissue) Function and Types Quiz
Card1 / 13
Mastered0
Review0
QuestionClick to flip
What are the three types of dense connective tissue?
AnswerClick to flip back
A
regular, irregular, elastic
💡 Explanation:
Dense connective tissue is characterized by a high density of extracellular fibers and is categorized into dense regular, dense irregular, and elastic connective tissues. Areolar, adipose, and reticular tissues are classified as loose connective tissues, not dense. Hyaline, elastic, and compact bone represent cartilage and bone tissues, which are specialized supportive connective tissues.