Connective Tissue Flashcards

(30 cards)

0
Q

The only non-sulfated GAG is__

A

Hyaluronic acid

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The following glycosaminoglycans may be found in the cartilage and bone except:
A.hyaluronic acid
B.chondroitin-4-sulfate
C.heparan sulfate
D.none of the aboe
A

C.heparan sulfate

- this is found in aorta,lung,liver,basal laminae

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2
Q

Proteoglycans are core protein + GAG,True or false?

A

True

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3
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All except one are structural glycoproteins present in connective tissue.
A.fibronectin
B.laminin
C.thrombospondin
D.hydroxyprolin
A

D.hydroxyprolin

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4
Q

False about fibronectin
A. It is a structural glycoprotein
B.it has 3 long polypeptide chains
C.it has role in controlling deposition and orientation of collagen in extracellular matrix

A

B.it has 3 long polypeptide chains

Dalawa lang :)

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5
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Laminin,a structural glycoprotein,is a major component in basal lamina of epithelia. True or false?

A

True.

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6
Q

Entactin binds laminin to type __ collagen in basement membranes

A

IV

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7
Q

Thrombospondin has role in __

A

Blood clotting

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8
Q

Most notable function of collagen

A

Provision of tensile strength

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9
Q

All 12 types of collagen have two amino acids: __ and __

A

Hydroxyproline

Hydroxylysine

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10
Q

Collagen fibers stain __ at H&E stain

A

Pink

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11
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Most of Type __ collagen is synthesized by fibroblasts

A

I

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12
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Type __ collagen is from the chondrocytes of cartilage

A

II

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13
Q

Types I to III are ___ collagens

A

Interstitial

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14
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Type ___ collagen makes up reticulin (fiber type for reticular supporting meshwork)

A

III

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15
Q

Type __ collagen
A)does not form fibers but instead copolymerizes with laminin and entactin to form basal lamina of epithelia
B)is synthesized by epithelia cells

16
Q

type __ collagen also forms the nucleus pulposus of intervertebral discs and vitreous body of the eye

17
Q

Type ___ collagen
A)is synthesized by fibroblasts,smooth muscle cells,liver cells
B)makes up reticular fibers
C)stains black with Ag stain

18
Q

Elastic fibers are abundant in ___ and __

A

Large blood vessels and lungs

19
Q

Elastic fibers’ 3 stages of development

A

Oxytalan
Elaunin
Elastic fibers

20
Q

Elastin contains two unusual amino acids: __ and ___

A

Isodesmosine and desmosine

21
Q

False about fibroblasts
A)produced by osteoblasts
B)always divide at normal CT
C)secrete,maintain and recycle the matrix in most tissues

A

B)always divide at normal CT

Rarely,not always

22
Q

__cell: storage and metabolism of fat

23
Q

__cell: stem cell of most tissue

24
Precursors of macrophages
Monocytes
25
Mast cells exhibit metachromasia. What is metachromasia?
Changes color of certain blue basic stains because of the binding of granules to the dye. Final color:red,magenta or purple
26
The nucleus of the lymphocyte is pale-staining. True or false?
False. Intensely staining sya
27
Plasma cell arises from __-lymphocyte
B
28
Eosinophils are important in allergic reaction. True or false?
True
29
Neutrophil count decreases in the event of an infection. True or false?
False. Increase dapat