Chapter 4 - Connective Tissues

Question 1

Fibroblasts

Answer 1

Produce & maintain the Extracellular matrix

Question 2

Chondrocytes

Answer 2

Found in cartilage
Responsible for maintaining cartilage matrix

Question 3

Osteocytes

Answer 3

Found in bone
Responsible for maintaining the bone matrix

Question 4

Adipocytes

Answer 4

Store fat in adipose tissue

Question 5

Macrophages & Mast Cells

Answer 5

Involved in immune response & inflammation

Question 6

Connective Tissue Characteristics

Answer 6

Physical protection, support & structural framework, binding of structures, storage, transport, immune protection

Question 7

Areolar connective tissue

Answer 7

Has fibroblasts
Function: packs around & binds organs
Located: surrounding nerves, vessels, & subcutaneous layer

Question 8

Adipose connective tissue

Answer 8

Has Adipocytes
Function: protects, stores fat, insulates
Located: subcutaneous layer, surrounding kidneys, organs

Question 9

Reticular connective tissue

Answer 9

Reticular fibers
Function:forms stroma of lymphatic organs
Located: stroma of spleen, liver, lymph nodes, bone marrow

Question 10

Dense regular connective tissue

Answer 10

Collagen fibers
Function: provides strength & flexibility in one direction
Located: tendons & ligaments

Question 11

Dense irregular connective tissue

Answer 11

Collagen fibers
Function: provide tensile strength in all directions
Located: dermis of skin, capsules of organs

Question 12

Elastic connective tissue

Answer 12

Elastic & collagen fibers
Function: provides framework & supports organs
Located: walls of large arteries