biology histology 2

Question 1

CT is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body T or F

Answer 1

T

Question 2

what percentage of collagen makes up the total protein content in the body?

Answer 2

25%

Question 3

what protein binds tissues together, supports and strengthens tissue, protects internal organs, compartment alize and transport, energy reserves and immune responses?

Answer 3

COLLAGEN

Question 4

what is the extra cellular matrix?

Answer 4

material located around and between the cells
has protein fibers and ground substance (fluid, semi fluid, gelatinous or calcified)

Question 5

what are the three types of loose connective tissue?

Answer 5

areolar, adipose, reticular
contains many cells, fewer loosely woven fibers
cushion organs and provide insulation

Question 6

where is Dense connective tissue found?

Answer 6

in dermis, tendons and ligaments

Question 7

what are the three types of specialized connective tissue?

Answer 7

cartilage, bone and blood

Question 8

what is the purpose of cartilage specialized connective tissue? examples?

Answer 8

tough, flexible
cushions between bones
lacks BV and Nerves
heals slowly than bone
- hyaline
- elastic
- fibrocartilage

Question 9

what does bone connective tissue do?

Answer 9

protects, supports internal organs
movement along w muscles
stores lipids (yellow marrow), calcium, phosphorus
produces blood cells (in red marrow)