CONNECTIVE TISSUE UNIT 4

Question 1

Connective tissue is

Answer 1

The most abundant and widely distributed tissues.

Question 2

Functions of connective tissue

Answer 2

• Binds body tissues together
• Supports the body
• Provides protection
• Insulation
• Transportation

Question 3

Connective tissue characteristics

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1. Can obtain a variety of cells
2. Variations in blood supply
3. Contain an extracellular matrix

Question 4

What cells are found in connective tissue?

Answer 4

Fibroblasts, white blood cells, red blood cells, bone cells, cartilage

Question 5

What tissues are avascular?

Answer 5

Cartilage, tendons & ligaments

Question 6

2 principal components of connective tissue are

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Cells & Extracellular matrix

Question 7

What is extracellular matrix?

Answer 7

Non-living material that surround the living cells

Question 8

2 main elements of the extracellular matrix are

Answer 8

Ground substance & fibers

Question 9

Ground Substance is

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Surrounds the cells and fibers. It’s a clear, colorless viscious fluid that fills the space between the cells and fibers

Question 10

Fibers are

Answer 10

Produced by the cells

Question 11

3 types of fibers

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1. Collagen
2. Elastic fibers
3. Reticular fibers

Question 12

What is bone tissue?

Answer 12

Supporting connective tissue

Question 13

Bones tissue is composed of..

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• Osteocytes found in the lacunae
• Hard matrix of calcium salts
• Large numbers of collagen fibers

Question 14

Bone tissue functions…

Answer 14

Protect and support the body

Question 15

Bone tissue fact

Answer 15

Hardest tissue

Question 16

Vascularity level of bone tissue

Answer 16

Rich in blood supply

Question 17

What is cartilage?

Answer 17

Supporting connective tissue

Question 18

3 Types of cartilage

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Hyaline, Elastc and Fibrocartilage

Question 19

Hyaline Cartilage is..

Answer 19

The most abundant cartilage

Question 20

Where is hyaline cartilage found?

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Ribs, surfaces of bones, nose, larynx and trachea

Question 21

Where is elastic cartilage found?

Answer 21

Found in the external ear and epiglottis

Question 22

Where is fibrocartilage found?

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Found in the intervetebral discs, pubic symphisis, shoulder joint and meniscus

Question 23

Vascularity level of cartilage

Answer 23

Avascular

Question 24

Hyaline cartilage is composed of…

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Chondrocytes, collagen fibers and rubbery matrix

Question 25

What is the fetal skeleton made out of?

Answer 25

Hyaline Cartilage

Question 26

Function of elastic cartilage

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Provides the tissue with the ability to stretch, so it extends in all directions

Question 27

Functions of fibrocartilage

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Provides strength in areas of high stress. Highly compressible

Question 28

What is dense connective tissue?

Answer 28

Connective tissue proper

Question 29

Dense connective tissue is composed of...

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Collagen fibers & fibroblasts

Question 30

In dense connective tissue fibers are...

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Parallel with each other

Question 31

Where is dense connective tissue found?

Answer 31

Tendons & ligaments

Question 32

Vascularity level of dense connective tissue

Answer 32

Poorly vascularized

Question 33

Where is dense irregular connective tissue found?

Answer 33

In the skin

Question 34

What is areolar connective tissue?

Answer 34

Loose connective tissue

Question 35

Areolar connective tissue fact

Answer 35

Most widely distributed connective tissue

Question 36

Vascularity level of areolar tissue

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Highly vascular

Question 37

Function of areolar connective tissue

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Holds organs in place Attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues

Question 38

Where is areolar connective tissue found?

Answer 38

Skin, digestive tract & respiratory system, Surrounds blood vessels & nerves

Question 39

What is adipose tissue?

Answer 39

Loose connective tissue

Question 40

Adipose tissue is composed of

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adipocytes

Question 41

Vascularity level of adipose tissue

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Highly vascularized

Question 42

Function of adipose tissue

Answer 42

Insulates the body Provide energy storage

Question 43

What is reticular connective tissue?

Answer 43

Loose connective tissue

Question 44

What is reticular connective tissue composed of?

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Delicate network of interwoven fibers

Question 45

Function of reticular connective tissue

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Provide internal support

Question 46

Vascularity level of reticular connective tissue

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Highly vascularized

Question 47

Where is reticular connective tissue found?

Answer 47

Lymph nodes, spleen, kidney & bone marrow

Question 48

What is blood connective tissue?

Answer 48

Fluid connective tissue

Question 49

What is blood connective tissue surrounded by?

Answer 49

Fluid matrix called plasma

Question 50

Function of blood connective tissue

Answer 50

Transport vehicle for materials