Types Of Connective Tissue - What Is Connective Tissue - Functions Of Connective Tissue

In this video we discuss what is connective tissue, the different types of connective tissue and some of the functions of connective tissue. Transcript/Notes (partial) Connective tissue is the most widespread and diverse of all the tissues and they have three main components, cells, protein fibers and ground substance. Ground substance is produced by connective tissue cells, it is a non cellular material and it can be solid, semisolid, or viscous, meaning thick and sticky. The cells and protein fibers reside within this ground substance, and the ground substance and protein fibers together are often referred to as the extracellular matrix. There are many functions that the different types of connective tissues perform, such as in many cases it provides protection for internal organs, for instance the skull protects the brain. It can also provide structural support as bones provide the framework for the body. Connective tissues connect and bind certain structures, for instance ligaments bind bone to b