Chapter 4: Connective Tissue

Question 1

Loose (areolar) Connective Tissue

Answer 1

*Matrix: Syrupy
*Cells: Fibroblast, Macrophages, adipose, and mast.
*Function: Wraps and cushions organs and soaks up excess fluid.
*Location: beneath the epidermis

Question 2

Adipose Tissue

Answer 2

*Matrix: gel-like
*Cells: Adipocytes
*Function: Energy storage, insulation against heat loss, and protection of vital organs.

Question 3

Brown adipose

Answer 3

Cellular respiration creates a lot of ATP, and heat as a byproduct is then used by infants who cannot shiver to maintain their body temperature.

Question 4

Reticular Connective Tissue

Answer 4

*Matrix: Syrup
*Cells: Fibroblast
*Function: Internal supporting network
*Location: forms stroma of lymphoid organs, spleen, bone marrow, liver and lymph nodes.

Question 5

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Answer 5

*Matrix: Syrupy
*Cells: Fibroblast
*Function: Resist tension in only one direction.
*Location: Tendons and ligaments.

Question 6

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Answer 6

*Matrix: Syrupy
*Cells: Fibroblast
*Function: resist tension in all directions!
*Location: Dermis of the skin, capsule around liver, kidneys, spleen, joint cavities, wraps around cartilage on bones.

Question 7

Elastic Tissue

Answer 7

*Matrix: Rubbery
*Cells: Fibroblast
*Function: stretchy
*Location: nose, ear, and epiglottis. Walls of large arteries such as the aorta. and to help stabilize the spine.

Question 8

Blood

Answer 8

*Matrix: Watery
*Cells: white and red blood cells and platelets.
*Location: Blood vessels and heart.