Registered nurses (RNs) are healthcare professionals who care for patients and educate them about their health conditions. Becoming an RN requires the completion of a postsecondary program, usually an associate or bachelor's degree, although a few hospitals have teaching programs that offer diplomas.
SPECIALISED CONNECTIVE TISSUES. 1  dense regular connective tissue which is found in tendons and ligaments, and is shown below. 2  The other specialised types of connective tissue are covered in other topics. 3  cartilage - (see the topic on bone and cartilage).4  adipose tissue (see adipose cells).PECIALISED CONNECTIVE TISSUES. 1  dense regular connective tissue which is found in tendons and ligaments, and is shown below. 2  The other specialised types of connective tissue are covered in other topics. 3  cartilage - (see the topic on bone and cartilage).
All connective tissues, including the loose variety, are composed of two basic components: intercellular matrix and cells. The types and relative proportions of each determine the kind of connective tissue. The intercellular matrix of loose connective tissue is composed of various fibers and ground substance.A. Connective tissue fibers. There are three types of fibers in the intercellular matrix of connective tissue: (1) collagen fibers, (2) reticular fibers, and (3) elastic fibers.Collagen fibers. The most prevalent protein in the body is collagen.ll connective tissues, including the loose variety, are composed of two basic components: intercellular matrix and cells. The types and relative proportions of each determine the kind of connective tissue. The intercellular matrix of loose connective tissue is composed of various fibers and ground substance.