Chapter 4 — Connective Tissue Flashcards
(27 cards)
two types of cells usually found in connective tissue
‘blasts’
‘cytes’
function of ‘blasts’
secrete ground substance and produce fibers for the ECM
______ are actively mitotic
blasts
‘immature’ cells
blasts
two examples of blasts
osteoblasts
fibroblasts
function of osteoblasts
bone deposition
function of fibroblasts
produce fibers for the ECM
functon of ‘cytes’
maintain health of the ECM, can repair to some degree
‘mature’ cells
cytes
5 examples of cytes
osteocytes phagocytes adipocytes erythrocytes leukocytes
function of osteocytes
release substances required for bone maintenance
function of phagocytes
immune cells
function of adipocytes
store fat
-cyte name for RBCs
erythrocytes
-cyte name for WBCs
leukocytes
4 main classes of connective tissue
connective tissue proper
bone
cartilage
blood
examples of connective tissue proper
adipose
ligaments
function of cartilage
cushions and supports areas where bones articulate
function of bone
supports and provides a framework for soft tissue attachment
function of blood
transportation fluid
in blood, the ECM is ______
plasma
unlike other tissues, blood does not contain…
protein fibers
connective tissue displays varying degrees of ______
vascularity
example of a highly vascular tissue
bone
