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- Blood is classified as a connective tissue because it has a matrix (plasma) and connects different parts of the body by transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes.
- Unlike other connective tissues, blood is a fluid, which allows it to flow and perform its functions effectively.
- Blood is composed of cells suspended in plasma, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, each with specific functions essential for maintaining homeostasis.
- The primary functions of blood include transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide, regulation of body temperature, and protection against infections through the immune response.
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- Connective tissues are one of the four basic types of tissues in the body, the others being epithelial, muscular, and nervous tissues.
- Connective tissues support, bind together, and protect tissues and organs of the body.
- Examples of connective tissues include bone, cartilage, adipose tissue, and blood.
- Connective tissues are characterized by an abundance of extracellular matrix, which is produced by the cells within the tissue.
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