P3. Connective tissue & its general characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
- physically support & connect other tissues.
- maintain water required for METABOLITE DIFFUSION
A
Connective Tissue
2
Q
Connective tissue is the most ____ tissue in our body.
A
abundant
3
Q
the major constituent of CONNECTIVE TISSUE.
A
ECM ~ Extracellular Matrix
4
Q
(3) components of the the connective tissue:
GFC (girlfriend ko XD)
A
- ground substance
- fibers
- cells
5
Q
Connective tissue originated from?
A
Embryonic enzyme
6
Q
(2) EXTRACELLULAR MATERIAL of ECM[?]
A
- Large protein fibers
- Non-fibrous areas of unstained groundsubstance
7
Q
(3) large protein fibers:
ECR
A
- elastic
- collagen
- reticular
8
Q
Non-fibrous areas of unstained groundsubstance are rich in?
A
- GAG ~ Glycosaminoglycans
- Water
