A. Areolar CTB. Adipose TissueC. Reticular CTA. Dense irregular CTVI. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva=FOPCONNECTIVE TISSUELEARNING GOALS1) Define connective tissue.2) Predict if a tissue is a connective tissue based on the definition.3) Compare and contrast the structure and functions of epithelial and connective tissue.4) Name the unique components of connective tissue. 5) Identify the components of living and nonliving matrix.6) Predict the function of the connective tissue based on its matrix composition (compression, tension, elasticity; pulling, squashing, stretching)8) Describe areolar connective tissue as a model of connective tissue proper.7) Classify and compare the general types and subtypes of connective tissues in terms of characteristic cells, matrix, and general features. Explain where each connective tissue type islikely to be found (e.g., immune organs, skin, etc.)OUTLINEI. Functions:A. connects cells & organs togethorB. forms skeletal tissue C. stores & carries nutrients D. surrounds blood vessels & nerves II. 4 main classes of CT:A. connective tissue properB. cartilageC. boneD. blood III. Special characteristicsA. only a few cells separated from one another by an abundant extracellular matrix B. extracellular matrix made up of ground substance + protein fibersi. components of extracellular matrix:a. Supporting fibers b. Ground substanceC. common embryonic originIV. CT proper: Loose Connective TissueA. Areolar CTi. extracellular matrix:ii. cellular components a. Defense cells1. macrophages2. plasma cells 3. mast cells4. neutrophils, lymphocytes & eosinophilsb. Storage cellsB. Adipose Tissuei. Function: ii. ComponentsC. Reticular CTV. CT proper: Dense Connective TissueA. Dense irregular CTB. Dense regular CTC. Elastic CTVI. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans