Connective Tissue

Question 1

connective tissue

Answer 1

most abundant tissue in the body

Question 2

function of connective tissue

Answer 2

support, protection, transportation

Question 3

two main elements of connective tissue

Answer 3

extracellular matrix and cells

Question 4

two main elements of extracellular matrix

Answer 4

ground substance and fibres

Question 5

what cells give rise to connective tissue

Answer 5

mesenchymal cells

Question 6

immature “blast” cells

Answer 6

produce the fibre in extracellular matrix

Question 7

process of cells becoming specialised

Answer 7

mesenchyme -> blast cell -> type of tissue

Question 8

cells found in connective tissue

Answer 8

fibroblasts, adipocytes, macrophages

Question 9

various structures of ground substance

Answer 9

fluid, semi fluid, gelatinous, calcified

Question 10

three fibres found in extracellular matrix

Answer 10

collagen fibres, elastic fibres, reticular fibres

Question 11

loose / areolar tissue

Answer 11

functions in strength, elasticity and support. found in and around most body structures

Question 12

dense fibrous / tendon tissue

Answer 12

makes strong attachments between structures, forms tendons and most ligaments

Question 13

elastic tissue

Answer 13

allows stretching in various organs, found in lung tissue, vocal cords

Question 14

reticular tissue

Answer 14

binds smooth muscle tissue cells, found in the storm of liver, spleen, lymph nodes

Question 15

adipose tissue

Answer 15

fat storage, reduces heat loss, conserves energy. found wherever areolar tissue is located

Question 16

bone

Answer 16

functions in support, protection and storage. makes up all bones in the body

Question 17

blood

Answer 17

RBCs transfer oxygen and co2, WBCs carry oh phagocytosis, platelets prevent clotting