Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

BS113—Anatomy & Physiology I > Chapter 4 — Connective Tissue > Flashcards

Chapter 4 — Connective Tissue Flashcards

1
Q

two types of cells usually found in connective tissue

A

‘blasts’

‘cytes’

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

function of ‘blasts’

A

secrete ground substance and produce fibers for the ECM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

______ are actively mitotic

A

blasts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

‘immature’ cells

A

blasts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

two examples of blasts

A

osteoblasts

fibroblasts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

function of osteoblasts

A

bone deposition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

function of fibroblasts

A

produce fibers for the ECM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

functon of ‘cytes’

A

maintain health of the ECM, can repair to some degree

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

‘mature’ cells

A

cytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

5 examples of cytes

A 
osteocytes
phagocytes
adipocytes
erythrocytes
leukocytes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

function of osteocytes

A

release substances required for bone maintenance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

function of phagocytes

A

immune cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

function of adipocytes

A

store fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

-cyte name for RBCs

A

erythrocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

-cyte name for WBCs

A

leukocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

4 main classes of connective tissue

A

connective tissue proper
bone
cartilage
blood

17
Q

examples of connective tissue proper

A

adipose

ligaments

18
Q

function of cartilage

A

cushions and supports areas where bones articulate

19
Q

function of bone

A

supports and provides a framework for soft tissue attachment

20
Q

function of blood

A

transportation fluid

21
Q

in blood, the ECM is ______

A

plasma

22
Q

unlike other tissues, blood does not contain…

A

protein fibers

23
Q

connective tissue displays varying degrees of ______

A

vascularity

24
Q

example of a highly vascular tissue

A

bone

25
Q

example of an avascular tissue

A

cartilage

26
Q

cartilage’s avascularity leads to…

A

arthritis - it cannot repair itself so wear and tear with age causes pain as cushioning is worn away

27
Q

connective tissue has a high proportion of _____ and a low proportion of ______

A

ECM; cells

BS113—Anatomy & Physiology I (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions