Cells & Fibers of CT Flashcards
Isotonic
[interstitial] = [Cytosol]
HAPPY Cell
Hypotonic
[interstitial] < [Cytosol]
Water Enters Cell
= Lysis/Homolysis
Hypertonic
[interstitial] > [Cytosol]
Water Leaves Cell
= Crenation or Dehydration
Primary
Uses ATP from Mitochondria
Primary: Ion Pump
Protein Pumps move ions across the membrane
Primary: Sodium/Potassium Pump
Brings in 2 potassium and releases 3 sodium
Secondary
No ATP is used
Secondary: Antiporter
Carry 2 substances in the opposite direction
Secondary: Symporter
Moves 2 substances in the same direction
Fibroblasts
Produce and Secrete fibers and ground substance
Chondrocytes
Cartilaginous Cells
Adipocytes
Fat Cells
Osteocytes
Bone Cells
Luekocytes - White Blood Cells
Within Blood
Collagen
Long fibers that are strong, flexible and resistant to pulling
Found In tendons and ligaments
Elastin
Stretch and recoil easily
Found in skin arteries and lungs
Reticular
Support
In Lymph nodes, spleen and liver