BioSci107 Connective tissue

Question 1

What is connective tissue composed of.

Answer 1

CT = ECM + Cells

Question 2

What is the Extra cellur matrix composed of.

Answer 2

ECM = GS + Fibers

Question 3

What is ground substance composed of.

Answer 3

Ground substance = H2O + Proteins + polysaccharide

Question 4

What are polysaccharides.

Answer 4

Just means sugers

Question 5

What are glycosaminoglycans (GAGS)

Answer 5

Is just a long repeating chain of polysaccharides.

(Highly polar so they attract water)

Question 6

What are the applications of glycosaminoglycans (GAGS)

Answer 6

This molecule makes ground substance more liquid like.

This is produced by sperm white blood cells and some bacteria for more effective transport.

Question 7

What is the function Chondroitin sulphate.

Answer 7

Provides the adhesive features of cartilage, bone, skin and blood vessels.

Question 8

Where in the body can Keratin Sulphate.

Answer 8

Found in the: bone, skin and cornea of the eye.

Question 9

Where can Dermatan sulphate be found in the body.

Answer 9

Found in the: skin, tendons, blood vessels and heart valves.