Bone and Fluid Connective Tissue

Question 1

What is considered the functions of connective tissue?

Answer 1

binding and support of structures, physical protection, storage and transport

Question 2

What is an example of a supporting connective tissue?

Answer 2

Cartilage and bone

Question 3

_____ _____ are tough and flexible, and resist stretching.

Answer 3

Collagen Fibers

Question 4

______ ______ is the gelatinous portion of the matrix of tissues.

Answer 4

Ground substance

Question 5

______ ______ can stretch and recoil with minimal damage

Answer 5

Elastic fibers

Question 6

______ are connective tissue cells that produce fibers and ground substance for the matrix.

Answer 6

Fibroblasts

Question 7

COMPACT BONE TISSUE:

Answer 7

HAS OSTEONS; HEAVYWEIGHT

Question 8

SPONGY BONE TISSUE:

Answer 8

INSIDE OF THE BONE; LIGHTWEIGHT

Question 9

BLOOD TISSUE:

Answer 9

FOUND IN BLOOD VESSELS AND HEART; FUNCTION: TRANSPORT RESPIRATORY GASES, PROTECT BODY FROM INFECTIOUS AGENTS, AND HELPS W/BLOOD CLOTS