Whats the differences and similarites between connective tissue and dense tissue?

Answer 1

Connective tissues are to establish a structural framework and protect delicate organs. these are just two of the functions of these tissue.
To answer your question, dense tissue is a sub-division of connective tissues.
Connective tissues are classified into three catergories:
1. Connective tissue proper
- Loose: eg. areolar tissue, adipose tissue (aka fat tissue) and reticular tissue
- Dense: eg. dense regular CT (connective tissue) and dense irregular CT.
2. Fluid connective tissue
- blood
- lymph
3. Supporting connective tissue
- bone
- cartilage
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