Describe the function of connective tissue including in your answer 2 common characteristics

What do you mean by loose connective tissue?

SIMPLE SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM a. What is the location and shape of nucleus within cell? Round, centrally located nucleus  Centrally located nucleus, flattened and oval or spherical oval nuclei near base of cells  appears to have several layers because nuclei of cells are at various levels b. When this tissue type lines the cardiovascular and lymphatic system, it is called what? endothelium mesothelium c. When this tissue forms the layer of serous membranes it is called what? mesothelium endothelium d. What other organs contain this tissue type? epididymis, ducts of glands, male urethra surface of ovaries and lens of eye; retina of eye; kidney tubules, ducts of glands air sacs of lungs, glomerular, capsule of kidneys, inner surface of tympanic membrane GI tracts, ducts of glands, gallbladder e. What is the function of this tissue? Protects against abrasion, water loss, UV radiation, foreign invasion, defense against microbes filtration or diffusion, and site of secretion in serous…

11. Summarize the structure and uses of the different specific types of connective tissue giving an example of where each could be found in the body.  Name any special features, structures, or cells.