Ch. 5 Connective Tissue

Question 0

How is connective tissue you distributed in the body

Answer 0

Abundantly distributed it is the most abundant tight

Question 1

What is the structure of connective tissue

Answer 1

Variety in structure

Mainly matrix

Question 2

How is connective tissue divided and what are the different functions

Answer 2

Bind support and protect
Insulates in stores
Transportation and defense

Question 3

From where does connective tissue originate

Answer 3

Mesoderm

Question 4

Where will connective tissue never be found

Answer 4

On exposed body surface

Question 5

What does connective tissue do

Answer 5

Gives internal support
Surround organs
Hold organs in place
Attaches organs to body wall

Question 6

What does connective tissue contain

Answer 6

Blood vessels

Question 7

What is it called when tissue has many blood vessels

Answer 7

Vascular

Question 8

What does the connective tissue matrix consist of

Answer 8

Ground substances
Tissue fluid
Fibers

Question 9

Describe the ground substance texture in the connective tissue matrix

Answer 9

Rubbery as in cartilage
Flexible
Soft and stretchable
Hard as a rock

Question 10

Describe the tissue fluid in the connective tissue matrix

Answer 10

Clear and watery
Derived from blood liquid portion
Contains gases wastes and nutritional items

Question 11

Describe the fibers of the connective tissue matrix

Answer 11

Long thin proteins

Provide strength and elasticity

Question 12

What are the three types of matrix fibers

Answer 12

Collagen
Reticular
Elastic

Question 13

Most abundant type holds muscle to bone

Answer 13

Collagen

Question 14

Internal framework of soft organs

Basement membrane

Answer 14

Reticular matrix fiber

Question 15

Stretchable

Skin blood vessels and lungs

Answer 15

Elastic matrix fiber

Question 16

How many types of cells are present in connective tissue and name them

Answer 16

2
Fibroblasts
Fibrocytes

Question 17

Secretion and maintenance

Answer 17

Fibrocytes

Question 18

Defend against infection aid in healing

Answer 18

Fibroblasts

Question 19

What is found in fibrous connective tissue

Answer 19

All have matrix with some collagen fibers and blood vessels found in all types

Question 20

Where is loose connective tissue distributed and where does it wrap

Answer 20

Widely distributed in adults

Wraps around internal organs, blood vessels, muscles and nerves

Question 21

Describe the structure of loose connective tissue

Answer 21

Greater flex

Little strength

Question 22

Describe dense connective tissue

Answer 22

More collagen fibers
Strength
Tendons and ligaments

Question 23

Describe elastic connective tissue

Answer 23

Numerous bundles
Stretchability
Walls of organs
Stomach. Lungs, vessels,vocal cords

Question 24

Describe reticular connective tissue

Answer 24

Network of fibers (collagen)
Internal framework for soft organs
Liver,spleen, lymph nodes, tonsils

Question 25

Specialized connective tissue

Answer 25

Diverse

Adipose ( holds things together)

Question 26

Adipose connective tissue

Answer 26

Functions for storage
Found under skin; protection
Few fibers

Question 27

Cells that store fat

Answer 27

Adipocytes

Question 28

Removal of adipose tissue

Answer 28

Liposuction

Question 29

Describe cartilage

Answer 29

Many collagen fibers
Gives strength; flexibility
Lacks blood vessels, nerves, heals slowly

Question 30

Secretes cartilage matrix

Answer 30

Chondroblasts

Question 31

Found in small openings called lacunae

Produce the fibers and the tough, gristle like ground substance of cartilage

Answer 31

Chondrocytes

Question 32

Dense connective tissue
Wrapped around cartilage
Blood vessels nourish the cartilage

Answer 32

Perichondium

Question 33

Matrix consistency of connective tissue

Answer 33

Vary from liquid to rigid

Question 34

Structure and composite of connective tissue

Answer 34

Lot of matrix and less cells

Question 35

Types of connective tissue

Answer 35

Fibrous
None
Cartilage
Blood