Specialized Connective Tissue
- Specialized connective tissue includes connective tissues with highly specialized matrix or cell functions.
- Cartilage is specialized connective tissue with a firm flexible matrix.
- Bone is specialized connective tissue with a mineralized matrix.
- Blood is specialized connective tissue because its cells are suspended in a fluid extracellular matrix called plasma.
- Adipose tissue is also specialized connective tissue because its main function is energy storage and endocrine signaling.
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