Connective Tissue- Chapter 3

Question 1

connective tissue

Answer 1

SUPPORTS, CONNECTS, TRANSPORTS, DEFENDS
widely spread
varied forms
varied responisibilities

Question 2

matrix

Answer 2

nonliving intercellular material that SURROUNDS TISSUE

composed of gel, liquid, protein fibers, and salts?

Question 3

Collagen- protein fiber in matrix

Answer 3

strength

Question 4

elastin- protein fiber in matrix

Answer 4

flexibility

Question 5

reticulum- protein fiber in matrix

Answer 5

support

Question 6

loose connective tissue

Answer 6

provides attachment, stabilization, structure, support
most abundant
-connects adjacent structures
-stretchable
-attaches skin to underlying muscle
-provides strength to walls of blood vessels & organs

Question 7

dense connective tissue

Answer 7

STRENGTH- bone and cartilage
STORAGE- adipose tissue (fat)
FLEXIBILITY- ligaments and tendons

Question 8

Blood

Answer 8

loose

only connective tiss. in LIQUID state

Question 9

hematopoiesis- blood

Answer 9

production of blood tissue

formed in red marrow of long flat bones

Question 10

functions of blood- blood

Answer 10

transport
maintenance of body temperature
regulating body pH
destroy harmful microrgansims and pathogens

Question 11

two matrix formations- blood

Answer 11

liquid faction- 55%

formed elements- 45%

Question 12

erythrocytes- blood

Answer 12

red blood cells

Question 13

leukocytes- blood

Answer 13

white blood cells

Question 14

thrombocytes- blood

Answer 14

platelets

Question 15

bone

Answer 15

dense

Question 16

osseous tissue- bone

Answer 16

bone tissue

Question 17

osteon (haversian system)- bone

Answer 17

basic structural unit of the bone

Question 18

osteocyte- bone

Answer 18

bone cells

Question 19

osteoblast- bone

Answer 19

bone forming cells

Question 20

osteoclast-bone

Answer 20

bone destroying or bone reshaping cells

Question 21

cartilage

Answer 21

dense

firm, provides relatively rigid support

Question 22

chondrocyte- cartilage

Answer 22

cartilage cells that produce cartilage fibers

Question 23

avascular- cartilage

Answer 23

without blood vessels

Question 24

hyaline cartilage

Answer 24

all joints

Question 25

elastic cartilage

Answer 25

outer ear

Question 26

fibrocartilage

Answer 26

dense, vertebral column

Question 27

hyaline cartilage extended

Answer 27

``` most common ---locations--- all articulating surfaces of bones(joints) reinforces nose attaches ribs to sternum supports rings of respiratory bones ```

Question 28

elastic cartilage extended

Answer 28

``` large number of elastic fibers hish? degree of flexibility ---located--- external ear eustachian tube larynx/voicebox ```

Question 29

fibrocartilage

Answer 29

``` strongest and most durable rigid, densely packed provide cushioning ---located--- intervertebral discs/ spine menisci/ knee symphysispubis/ pubic bone adjoining spot ```

Question 30

adipose

Answer 30

dense storage of fat protection for organs insulation

Question 31

tendons/ligaments

Answer 31

silvery, white, pliant, strong, avascular | densely packed parallel row of fibers(tendons)

Question 32

bone to muscle

Answer 32

tendons

Question 33

bone to bone

Answer 33

ligaments