chapter 5 part 2 Flashcards
consist of cells and extracellular matrix
connective tissue
___ consists of ground substances and fibers
ecm
connective tissue
areolar, adipose, reticular, dense regular, dense irregular
supportive connective tissue
hyaline cartilages, fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage, compact bone, spongy bone
fluid connective tissues
blood and lymph
strongest fibers
collagen
provide elasticity
elastic
branching fibers that support internal organs
reticular
store energy and provide cushioning
adipocytes
provide immune function
white blood cells
carry gases auch as oxygen and carbon dioxide
red blood cells
subcutaneous layer, supports nearby tissue, can be found under most epithelial layers
areolar
energy storage, cushioning, fat tissue
adipose
framework of internal organs (lymphatic tissues, spleen, liver)
reticular layer
strong and tough, tendons and ligaments
dense regular tissue
contains a high number of collagen fibers, withstand force in any plane, found in dermis of the skin
dense irregular
located in joints, ribs, most abundant cartilage
hyaline
located in intervertebral discs, strongest cartilage
fibrocartilage
located in external ear, most flexible cartilage
elastic cartilage
made of dense irregular connective tissue, encapsulates cartilage within the body
perichondrium
most rigid, provides protection and support for internal organs
bone
solid with greater strength
compact
empty spaces contain red bone marrow
spongy bone
they transport molecules and cells throughout the body
blood and lymph
