Line the rack with a layer of cheesecloth before setting the figs on top, cut side up. 1  Don't try to dry the figs on a solid sheet. 2  In order to dry properly, they need airflow from below and above. 3  Use a double layer of cheesecloth if you have a rack with very large holes. To add sweetness to your figs before drying, dissolve 1 cup (236 ml) of sugar into 3 cups (709 ml) of water and bring it to a boil. 2  Add the figs to the water and sugar mixture and allow them simmer for approximately 10 minutes. 3  Remove the figs from the water and then follow the steps for sun or oven drying.
Connective Tissues Connective tissue is the most diverse of the four tissue types. The cells of connective tissue are found in a non-cellular matrix. Connective tissue can be found either con-necting, supporting, or surrounding other tissue types. The types of connective tissue that you will observe include
Connective tissue fibers and matrix are synthesized by specialized cells called fibroblasts. There are three main groups of connective tissues: loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, and specialized connective tissue. Loose Connective Tissue. 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. Loose connective tissue is named based on the weave and type of its constituent fibers. There are three main types: Collagenous fibers are made of collagen and consist of bundles of fibrils that are coils of collagen molecules. Elastic Fibers are made of the protein elastin and are stretchable.