Anatomy: Connective Tissues, Membranes, Integumentary (continued)

Question 1

Areolar Connective Tissue

Answer 1

A loose tissue that holds organs in place and provides cushioning.
Contains a mix of fibers and cells.

Question 2

Reticular Connective Tissue

Answer 2

A tissue made of thin fibers that form a supportive network for organs

Question 3

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Answer 3

Strong tissue with tightly packed fibers running in the same direction, found in tendons and ligaments.

Question 4

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Answer 4

Thick tissue with fibers arranged in various directions, providing strength and support
Found in the dermis of the skin.

Question 5

Elastic Connective Tissue

Answer 5

A stretchy tissue containing elastic fibers, allowing structures like arteries to expand and contract.

Question 6

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 6

Smooth, glassy cartilage found at the ends of bones and in the nose and trachea, providing support and flexibility.

Question 7

Fibrocartilage

Answer 7

Tough cartilage with dense fibers
Provides shock absorption

Question 8

Elastic Cartilage

Answer 8

Flexible cartilage that maintains shape
found in the outer ear

Question 9

Bone

Answer 9

Hard tissue that makes up the skeleton, providing structure, support, and protection for organs.

Question 10

Extracellular Matrix

Answer 10

The non-cellular material surrounding cells in connective tissue, providing support and regulating behavior.

Question 11

Adipose Tissue

Answer 11

Fat tissue that stores energy

Question 11

Blood

Answer 11

A fluid connective tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste throughout the body.

Question 12

Collagen Fibers

Answer 12

Strong, flexible fibers that provide strength and structure to connective tissues.

Question 13

Elastic Fibers

Answer 13

Thin, stretchy fibers that allow tissues to return to their original shape after stretching.

Question 13

Reticular Fibers

Answer 13

Thin, branching fibers that form a supportive network in organs.

Question 14

Fibroblast

Answer 14

A cell that produces collagen and other fibers in connective tissue

Question 15

Chondrocytes

Answer 15

Cells found in cartilage that maintain the cartilage matrix

Question 16

Adipocytes

Answer 16

Fat cells that store energy in the form of fat.

Question 17

Red Blood Cells (RBC)

Answer 17

Cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Question 18

Lacunae

Answer 18

Small cavities in bone and cartilage that house cells (osteocytes in bone and chondrocytes in cartilage).

Question 19

Osteons

Answer 19

The structural units of compact bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric rings of bone matrix.

Question 20

Mesothelium

Answer 20

A layer of cells that makes up the serous membranes.
Protection

Question 21

Synovial Membranes

Answer 21

Membranes that line joint cavities, producing fluid for lubrication and cushioning.

Question 22

Mucous Membranes

Answer 22

Membranes that line body cavities open to the outside, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts, often secreting mucus.

Question 23

Goblet Cells

Answer 23

Specialized cells found in mucous membranes that produce and secrete mucus to lubricate and protect surfaces.

Question 24

Basement Membrane

Answer 24

A thin layer of connective tissue that anchors epithelial tissues to underlying structures and provides support.