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Ch. 4 Cont. Notes Flashcards

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1
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How many functions does connective tissue have

A

6

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2
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What are the two basic elements connective tissue consist of

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Cells matrix

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3
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What two parts does the connective tissue matrix consist of

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Protein fibers

Ground substance

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4
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Connective tissue is normally vascular and has a nerve supply. What is the exception

A

Cartilage (avascular)

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5
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How many connective tissue cells are there

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4

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6
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How many things does the connective tissue consist of

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4
Fluid ground substance
Gel GS
Solid GS
Protein fibers
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7
Q

What two types of molecules make up ground substance

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Water

Large organic molecule

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8
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What are the two characteristics of hyaluronic acid and what is its purpose

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Viscous, slipper

Lubricates joints

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9
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What are the three types of fibers found in the connective tissue matrix

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Collagen
Elastic
Reticular

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10
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How m any types of connective tissue are there

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6

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11
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How many types of loose connective tissue are ther

A

3
Areolar
Adipose
Reticular

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12
Q

Adipose tissue is a _________ insulator

A

Good

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13
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What increases as the amount of adipose tissues increases with weight gain

A

Blood vessels

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14
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Give two examples of dense regular connective tissue

A

Tendons

Most ligaments

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15
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What are the characteristics of regular connective tissue

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Silvery white and tough, yet pliable

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16
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Name the two body systems electric connective tissue are very important to

A

Respiratory

Cardiovascular

17
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The ability of collagen fibers to assume its original shape after deformation

A

Resilience

18
Q

How many types of cartilage are there

A

3
Hyaline
Elastic
Fibrocartilage

19
Q

Hyaline is the ___________ cartilage in the body

A

Most abundant

20
Q

What two benefits does hyaline cartilage give regarding joints

A

Reduces friction

Absorbs shock

21
Q

What two characteristics does elastic cartilage have which helps it to maintain the shape of certain structures

A

Strength

Elasticity

22
Q

What two groups are bone tissues classified

A

Compact

Spongy

23
Q

What two types of mineral salts make up most of the lamellae

A

Calcium

Phosphate

24
Q

What fills the spaces between lamellae in spongy bone tissue

A

Red bone marrow

25
Q

How many functions does the skeletal system have

A

3

26
Q

How many components are suspended in the liquid matrix of blood plasma

A

3

27
Q

What three functions does muscular tissue provide for

A

Produces motion
Maintains posture
Generates heat

28
Q

List the three classifications of muscular tissue

A

Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth

29
Q

Skeletal muscle is called _________

A

Voluntary

30
Q

Cardiac muscle is called

A

Involuntary

31
Q

List the three basic portions that make up neurons

A

Dendrites

Axons

32
Q

How many membranes are found in the body

A 
4
Mucuous
Serous
Cutaneous
Synovial
33
Q

What are the four body systems that mucous membranes line

A

Digestive
Respiratory
Reproductive
Urinary

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