Cartilage, Bone, CT

Question 0

Function of fibroblasts

Answer 0

Synthesise ECM, collagen, elastin, they are immature cells

Question 1

Components of CT

Answer 1

Fibroblasts - produce ECM, collagen, osteocytes, chondrocytes, adipose, macrophages

Question 2

What are Adipocytes?

Answer 2

They synthesise and stole lipids, can be uni/multi ocular

Question 3

What immune cells are in CT

Answer 3

Mast cells, macrophages, plasma cells

Question 4

What are the 6 soft types of CT (4 loose, 2 dense)

Answer 4

Areolar, adipose, reticular, synovial membrane

Regular, irregular

Question 5

Types of Skeletal CT

Answer 5

Cartilage- hyaline, fibrous and elastic
Bone
Dental

Question 6

What is specialised CT

Answer 6

Blood + lymphoid

Question 7

What is Osteoarthritis

Answer 7

Slow degeneration of hyaline cartilage due to wear and tear

Question 8

What is rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 8

Aggressive autoimmune condition attacking synovial membrane and hyaline cartilage

Question 9

What is tendonitis, bursitis and tenosynovitis?

Answer 9

Inflammation of a tendon (over use), inflammed bursa (worn, infected, or trauma), inflammed synovial sheath

Question 10

How does hyaline receive nutrients without a blood supply

Answer 10

Accelerated diffusion from surrounding bones during movement