Connective Tissue. â¢ Forms a continuum with epithelium, muscle, and nervous tissue to maintain functionally integrated body â¢ Composed of cells and extracellular matrix (ground substance and fiber) â¢ Cells are the most important component in the connective tissue.onnective Tissue. â¢ Forms a continuum with epithelium, muscle, and nervous tissue to maintain functionally integrated body â¢ Composed of cells and extracellular matrix (ground substance and fiber) â¢ Cells are the most important component in the connective tissue.
U.S. Senators earn a salary of $174,000 annually, as of March 2014. Congressional salaries do increase from time to time. Members of the House of Representatives earn the same salary as Senators.
Illinois state senators make $67,836 per year. They also receive a  per diem of $111 per day while legislature is in session.