The function of elastic connective tissue is to allow tissue recoil after stretching, maintain pulsatile blood flow, and allow passive recoil of the lungs.
La función del tejido conectivo elástico es permitir el retroceso del tejido después de estirarse, mantener el flujo pulsátil de la sangre y permitir el retroceso pasivo de los pulmones.
| Front | what is the function of elastic connective tissue? |
|---|---|
| Back | allows recoil of tissue following stretching; maintains pulsatile flow of blood through arteries; acids passive recoil of lungs following inspiration |
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