Cartilage, Bone, and Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of connective tissue?
A
Proper and specialized
2
Q
Types of Specialized Connective Tissue
A
Reticular connective tissue supporting lymphoid organs
Blood
Cartilage
Ligaments
Adipose
Bone Marrow
3
Q
What is cartilage derived from?
A
Mesoderm
4
Q
What are the three kinds of cartilage?
A
Hyaline
Elastic
Fibrocartilage
(HEF)
5
Q
Hyaline cartilage is…
A
The most abundant form
Composed of primarily Type II Collagen