If you want to learn what connective tissue is and what it does, you can easily search for an answer online. You’ll probably come across a definition like this one from Britannica.com that says this type of tissue is a “group of tissues in the body that maintain the form of the body and its organs and provide cohesion and internal support.”
But what is it, exactly, and why is it so important?
In this blog post, we will attempt to answer these questions in a clear and concise way.
The Basics
As you’ve probably guessed, the name “connective tissue” implies what it does—it connects. But what it connects depends on what type of tissue it is. These tissues can be divided into three groups: loose, dense, and specialized.
To get a better idea of the function that each of these groups serves, let’s take a closer look at each of them.
Loose Connective Tissue
Aside from being the most common type, loose connective tissue is also notable because of the important role it plays in the body’s composition. The loose type holds organs in place as well as attaches epithelial tissue (which lines organs and veins and allows for selective absorption, among other functions) to other tissue.
Essentially, loose tissue holds everything inside the body in place, from your heart to your nerves.
Dense Connective Tissue
The dense form of connective tissue performs a few different roles. Like the loose kind, it forms a barrier around a few different organs—the liver and kidneys—and acts as a layer of protection. But there are a few different dense tissues that you are actually familiar with, whether you realize it or not: tendons, ligaments, and skin. Without these dense tissues, you wouldn’t be able to function at all.
Specialized Connective Tissue
You may not have heard of adipose tissue, one form of specialized connective tissue, but you might be surprised by what else is in the same category—cartilage, bone, and blood!
That’s right. These are all specialized connective tissues. You probably don’t need me to go over what they do, right?
Adipose tissue also serves a very important function. Like loose and dense tissues, it also surrounds organs to protect them and to mitigate heat loss. It does this by storing fat.
Classic Cell Therapy and Connective Tissue
As you can see, these tissues serve many critical purposes within the body. Which is why when it begins to break down, quality of life can suffer. At ICBR, we understand just how important it is. One of the ways that Classic Cell Therapy helps people feel and look younger is by addressing common issues that people have with connective tissue.
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