Chapter 5 (part 2) Connective Tissues Flashcards
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Adipose (Loose) Connective Tissue Structure
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Honeycomb structure with rounded, cells called apidocytes that have large fat storing vacuoles that push the nucleus toward the outside of the cell
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Adipose (Loose) Connective Tissue Location
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Found throughout the body:
- under skin
- abdominal membrane called the omentum
- behind the eyeballs
- between muscles
- around the kidneys in the joints
- on the surface of the heart
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Adipose (Loose) Connective Tissue Function
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- Stores fat (for energy)
- Cushions
- Supports
- Protects
- And insulates the body
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Areolar (Loose) Connective Tissue Structure
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Fibroblasts, collagen, elastin, and rectangular fibers suspended in a semi-fluid matrix
-Form delicate woven membranes throughout the body
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Areolar (Loose) Connective Tissue Location
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- Beneath the skin
- Between muscles
- Beneath most epithelial tissues
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Areolar (Loose) Connective Tissue Function
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Supports and binds together organs and holds tissue fluids
7
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Bone Structure
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Osteocytes (bone cells) with collagen, elastin, and rectangular fibers supported in a solid, calcified matrix
