22 In 2011, the total cost of asthma hospitalizations alone in the State came to $660 million, a 61 percent increase since 2002, according to DOH. 23 After adjusting for inflation, asthmarelated hospitalization costs in New York-increased 19 percent from 2002 through 2011.
Connective tissue performs the following important functions in the body. 1  As a packing material, connective tissue provides a supporting matrix for many highly organized structures.2  It forms restraining mechanism of the body in the form of retinacula, check ligaments and fibrous pulley. As a packing material, connective tissue provides a supporting matrix for many highly organized structures. 2  It forms restraining mechanism of the body in the form of retinacula, check ligaments and fibrous pulley.
Usually this material consists of connective tissue fibers, and is what gives the connective tissue its strength. Connective tissues are used to connect tissues and organs to each other. Adipose, a connective tissue, connects the epidermis (part of the epithelial tissues aka. skin) to underlying tissues.