Connective Tissue

Question 1

What are the 4 types of tissue in the human body

Answer 1

epithelium, connective, nervous, muscle

Question 2

what is the most abundant tissue in the human body and give examples of where it is found

Answer 2

connective tissue 
layers under skin and around organs 
bone 
cartilage / tendons /. ligaments 
adipose - energy storage

Question 3

What are the three main components of connective tissue

Answer 3

ground substance
fibres
cells
ground substance and fibres together make the extra cellular matrix

Question 4

What are the 2 main types of fibres in connective tissue

Answer 4

collagen - strongest and most abundant

elastin - provide stretch and recoil

Question 5

xxxblasts

Answer 5

synthesise ECM

Question 6

xxxclasts

Answer 6

breakdown ECM

Question 7

xxxcytes

Answer 7

maintain and live within ECM

Question 8

what is the only type of connective tissue that is not vascularised

Answer 8

cartilage

Question 9

scurvy

Answer 9

lack of vitamin C leading to defective collagen formation

can lead to loose teeth

Question 10

systematic lupus erythematosis

Answer 10

autoimmune disease - antibodies target host tissues

oral symptoms include dryness soreness and buccal and palatal lesions

Question 11

sjogren’s

Answer 11

autoimmune disease affecting glands that produce tears and saliva
symptoms include dry eyes and mouth
oral manifestations include dental caries and candidiasis