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.
In vertebrates, the most common type of connective tissue is loose connective tissue. It holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues.ven though it has a different function in comparison to other connective tissues it does have an extracellular matrix. The matrix consists of the plasma, while red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended in the plasma. Lymph. Lymph is another type of fluid connective tissue.