Name four important functions of epithelial tissue and provide at least one example of a tissue that exemplifies each function.

In the disease pulmonary fibrosis, elastic fibers of the lung are destroyed and replaced with collagen fibers. Predict the effect this would have on breathing.

Predict which organelles are likely to be abundant in cells such as fibroblasts that actively produce and secrete proteins. (Connects to Chapter 3)

Explain how connective tissues differ from epithelial tissues in structure and function.

Describe the roles of each of the following components of the ECM:

f. Elastic fibers

Describe the roles of each of the following components of the ECM:

b. Glycosaminoglycans