Ch. 3: Connective Tissue (LP)

Question 1

Bone

Answer 1

Function: Cell formation (stem cells); Calcium Storage; Attachment of Muscles.

Location: Skeleton

Question 2

Blood

Answer 2

Function: Transport oxygen, CO2, Nutrients, etc. throughout the body

Location: Arteries, Veins, Capillaries, etc.

Question 3

Cartilage 1: Hyaline

Answer 3

Function: Supports and reinforces tissues and organs.

Location: Ribs; Ends of bones; Embryonic Skeleton; Nose

Question 4

Cartilage 2: Fibro Cartilage

Answer 4

Function: Cushion and support for inflexible areas; Can resist compressive force

Location: Intervertebral discs

Question 5

Cartilage 3: Elastic

Answer 5

Function: Retain shape; Flexibility and stretch

Location: Outer ear

Question 6

C.T. Proper Dense REGULAR

Answer 6

Function: Resist stress of being pulled

Location: Tendons and Ligaments

Question 7

C.T. Proper Dense IRREGULAR

Answer 7

Function: Resist forces in many directions

Location: Dermis; Joint Capsules; Digestive tract

Question 8

C.T. Proper Dense ELASTIC

Answer 8

Function: Stretch and recoil of tissue

Location: Walls of arteries; bronchial tubes

Question 9

C.T. Proper Loose AREOLAR

Answer 9

Function: Minimize invasion by infectious pathogens

Location: Supporting under epithelial layers/surrounding organs

Question 10

C.T. Proper Loose ANDIPOSE

Answer 10

Function: Insulate and protect organs

Location: Around major organs; Subcutaneous layer of the skin (The Hypodermis - Very deep!)

Question 11

C.T Proper Loose RETICULAR

Answer 11

Function: Supports tissue and immune cells (of few organs)

Location: Lymph nodes, bone marrow, and splenic pulp