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What three parts primarily make up connective tissue?

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Areolar Connective Tissue
Location: Around blood vessels, nerves, and organs.
Function: Provides strength, elasticity, support and immune system protection.
Adipose Connective Tissue (Fat)
Function: Store energy, provide protection, and insulate.
Location: Around organs, subcutaneous layer(between skin and muscle)
Reticular Connective Tissue
Location: Around organs such as the liver, kidney, spleen, and lymph organs.
Function: To support and hold together organs and adipose tissue (fat).
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