Name four important functions of connective tissue and provide
examples from the body that illustrate each function

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Thank you for allowing me to answer your interesting question.
Connective tissues provide a number of different functions:

Structural framework - bone/cartilage/fibers 
Storage - adipose tissue, fat
Mechanical protection ? membranes
Transportation ? blood

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INFORMATION SOURCES

BIOMICRO
http://biomicro.sdstate.edu/pederses/Anatomy/lect03.pdf

ANATOMY OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE
http://www.polychondritis.com/connectivetissue/Connective_Tissue.html


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Great answer, and fast. Thanks!

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