Biology
Connective Tissue Biology
Quick fact
If all the connective tissue in your body were removed, you would collapse into a puddle of cells—no bones, no skin, no blood vessels, just a formless mass.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why your skin stays in place, your organs don't jiggle freely, and your bones can bear weight? The secret lies in a remarkable material that makes up most of your body: connective tissue.