Connective Tissue — Introduction to Connective Tissue + 7 more topics

The defining characteristic of connective tissue is that its cells are usually spaced far apart, with a lot of extracellular matrix (ECM) in between them. This ECM is what really determines the tissue's physical properties.

Connective tissue is unique because it has relatively few cells compared to its abundant extracellular matrix (ECM). This matrix is crucial, as it provides the physical properties of the tissue. You'll find two main components: cells and the ECM.

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