Describe the key characteristics of dense, regular elastic tissue. List at least one common location in the body.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Describe the key characteristics of dense, regular elastic tissue. List at least one common location in the body.

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Connective tissue can be defined as the body tissues that are responsible for maintaining the body form and helps in providing support and protection to the tissues and organs present in the body. Cells, fibres and ground substances are responsible for the formation of connective tissue.

The fibroblast forms the most common cell in the connective tissue. They secrete the collagen fibers, elastic fibers and reticular fibers. Along with the cells and fibers, the ground substance is formed of water, polysaccharides and proteins.