Chapter 2 Review Questions Flashcards
Which molecular component of ground substance, when found in large amounts, can create a connective tissue that supports inflammation?
GAGs
Why is inflammation good for the healing process?
increase tissue fluidity and increases defensive cell numbers
Which fiber is considered the simplest in structure?
reticular
Which fiber is known for its great strength?
collagen I
Which fiber is affected by aging?
collagen I and elastic
Which fiber can caused Marfan’s syndrome when defective?
elastic
Scurvy will result in weaker/fewer …. fibers.
collagen I
Which fiber is more numerous in the lymph nodes?
reticular
Defects in this fiber may lead to Ehlers Danlos syndrome.
collagen I
Which fiber has the shortest life span?
reticular
Which fiber is functionally critical within alveolar septal walls?
elastic
Which can be referred to as collagen III?
reticular
Which general connective tissue structural cell is numerous when the blood supply is limited?
fibrocyte
Which fiber functions in epidermal scar shrinkage?
myofibrils
Which cell produces antibodies?
plasma cells
Which connective tissue cell type stores lipids?
adipocyte
Which primary mediator attracts eosinophils?
ECF
Which primary mediator counteracts the effects of histamine?
heparin
Which primary mediator loosens endothelial cell junctions in capillaries and venules?
histamine
Which primary mediator attracts neutrophils?
NCF
Which primary mediator dilates small arteries and arterioles?
histamine
Which mast cell mediator will extend and amplify the effects of histamine?
leukotrienes
Which mast cell primary mediator will cause visceral smooth muscle to contract?
histamine
Which cell type in connective tissue can produce new connective tissue matrix (all parts)?
fibroblasts
Which cell type in connective tissue produces leptin?
adipocytes
Which cell type in connective tissue creates foreign body giant cells?
macrophage
Which cell type in connective tissue functions during tooth eruption?
myofibroblast
Which mast cell mediated event is likely to involve great basophil stimulation?
anaphylaxis
Which cell type is designed to change into other cell types?
mesenchyme cells
Which cell will be present in a CT when reticular fibers are needed on a permanent basis?
reticular cells
Which leukocyte is attracted to sites of acute inflammation?
neutrophils
Which leukocyte is attracted to sites of allergic inflammation?
eosinophil
Which leukocyte is attracted to sites of chronic inflammation?
lymphocyte
Name the type of connective tissue in organ capsules.
dense irregular
Name the type of connective tissue in the lesser omentum.
loose areolar
Name the type of connective tissue in the lymph node.
reticular
Name the type of connective tissue in the papillary layer of dermis.
loose irregular
Name the type of connective tissue in the ligaments.
dense regular
Which type of adipose will cushion the kidneys?
white
Which type of adipose will store lipids for energy?
white
Which type of adipose will generate heat?
brown
Which type of adipose will provide insulation in the hypodermis?
white
