Histology test Flashcards
Which tissue is most abundant, diverse and widely distributed through the body?
Connective
5 distinct functions of connective tissue
- ) binding/supporting
- ) protecting
- ) insulating
- ) storing reserve fuel
- ) transporting substances within the body
List/ explain the ways that connective tissue is different from epithelial
Epithelial: made of small amounts of intercellular matrix
Connective: made of huge amounts of intercellular matrix
Name, draw, and give the function of each of the 4 cell types present in connective tissue
Fibroblasts: plays a role in wound healing
Adipocytes: works as a fuel tank for the storage of lipids
Macrophages: destroys pathogens
Leucocytes: protects body against disease
What feature of connective tissue determines its properties?
Composition
Give an example of a connective tissue that has each of the following types of ground substance
Solid: bone
Liquid: blood
Gel: cartilage
How many different types of fibers are found in connective tissue? List each one, then give 2 features of each
Collagen: 1/3 of protein in the body, hard/insoluable
Elastic: compromises elastin core, endow connective tissue
Reticular: attached to reticular cells, can’t move around
Compare and contrast the three types of loose connective tissue
Areolar: binds the skin to the underlying organs
Adipose: adipose tissue lies beneath the skin. Cushions joints and some organs.
Reticular: helps provide framework of certain internal organs
Name the tissue that is strong, flexible, and forms tendons
Dense regular
Which tissue has a solid matrix and is responsible for blood cell formation?
Bone
Name the type of connective tissue that is the “glue” that holds organs and tissues together
Areolar
Name the cells that contain large compartments for protection and energy storage
Adipocytes, and fat cells
Which general connective tissue type consists of a flexible matrix with embedded chondrocytes?
Cartilage
Which type of tissue cushions organs?
Adipose
Name the tissue that consists of a hard, solid, calcified matrix that is arranged in Haversian systems
Bone