connective tissue Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
components
cells
A
fibrocytes- loose and dense connective tissue
chondrocytes- cartilage
melanocytes- pigmented
immature- blast
mature- cyst
2
Q
components
ground substance
A
fills in space between cells and fibres
contains water, adhesions proteins. polysaccharide molecules
3
Q
components
fibres
A
- collagen
- elastic
- reticular, contains college forms aron network
4
Q
loose connective tissue
areolar
A
- contains fibres
- strength
5
Q
loose connective tissue
adipose FAT TISSUE
A
- ring shaped
- around hear kidneys and eye socket
- prevents heat loss
6
Q
loose connective tissue
reticular
A
- network of fibres
- in choroid
7
Q
dense connective tissue
regular
A
- collagen arranged in bundles
- tendons- attach muscle to home
- ligaments- connect bone to bone
- muscle aponeuroses- join muscles to other part of body such as bones and other muscles
8
Q
dense connective tissue
irregular
A
- bundle of collagen fibres but irregular arrangement
- forms membranous capsules around organs
9
Q
dense connective tissue
elastic
A
- elastic fibres with fibroblasts between fibres
- allows stretching of lungs
10
Q
cartilage
A
- collagen and elastic fibres
- supports joints
- helps in fusion of bones or joints
- maintains shape elasticity
11
Q
bone
A
cells are osteocytes
dense- osteon, strength and circular structures
spongy- trabeculae, spaces between filled with red bone marrow
