Chapter 9 Part 2

Question 1

Describe 3 features of connective tissue

Answer 1

Most abundant tissue in the body

Most widely distributed tissue in body

Multiple types determined by structure of matrix and fibres

Question 2

Extracellular matrix is _________ in most connective tissue and determines ________

Answer 2

Predominant

Determines physical characteristics

Question 3

3 types of connective extra cellular matrix

Answer 3

Fluid, gel or solid matrix

Question 4

Matrix can be made of ____- or ______ fibres

Answer 4

Collagenous and or elastic

Question 5

4 functions of connective tissue

Answer 5

• connects, binds and supports structures
• protects and cushions organs and tissues
• insulates
• transports substances

Question 6

4 classifications of connective tissue

Answer 6

1. Fibrous
2. Bone
3. Cartilage
4. Blood

Question 7

3 types of fibrosis connective tissue

Answer 7

Areolar, adipose/ fat, dense fibrous

Question 8

7 major types of connective tissue to know

Answer 8

Areolar
Adipos
Dense fibrous 
Bone
Cartilage
Blood
Hematopoietic

Question 9

2 feature of loose fibrous (areolar) connective tissue

Answer 9

Most widely distributed of all CT.

Glue that holds organs together

Question 10

2 features of adipose connective tissue

Answer 10

Lipid storage is primary function,

Produces leptin

Question 11

A3 features of dense fibrous connective tissue

Answer 11

Densely packed fibres within matrix

Collagenous and/or elastic fibers

Strong and flexible

Question 12

5 features of bone (connective tissue)

Answer 12

One of the most specialized types of CT

Matrix is hard and calcified

Forms structural building blocks called osteosarcoma

Circular structure

Function is support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and supporting hematopoietic tissue

Question 13

3 features of cartilage (connective tissue)

Answer 13

Cells are chondrocytes

Avascular

Matrix is consistency of a firm plastic/rubber or gristle like gel

Question 14

3 features of blood (connective tissue)

Answer 14

Most unusual type of CT

Matrix is fluid

Functions are transportation, body temp , ph and immunity

Question 15

5 features of Hematopoietic tissue (cancellous bone)

Answer 15

Blood like connective tissue found in red marrow cavities

Found in bones, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes

Form blood and lymphatic cells

Important in immunity

Called spongy bone due to appearance

Question 16

2 features of bone tissue

Answer 16

Have the highest degree of contractibility

Slow to heal

Question 17

3 types of muscle tissue

Answer 17

Smooth, skeletal and cardiac

Question 18

Skeletal muscle can also be called

Answer 18

Striated of voluntary

Question 19

Skeletal muscle attaches to bone via

Answer 19

Tendons

Question 20

3 features of cardiac cells

Answer 20

Form wall of the heart

Produce regular involounary contractions of cardiac muscles

Has faint cross strait ions and thicker dark bands called intercalated disks

Question 21

Smooth muscle can also be called

Answer 21

Visceral, non-striated or involountary

Question 22

3 features of smooth muscle

Answer 22

Involuntary control, appears smooth, forms walls of blood vessels

Question 23

Function of the nervous tissue

Answer 23

Provides rapid communication between body structures and control of body functions via transmission of nerve impulses

Question 24

Nervous tissue consists of what two types of cells

Answer 24

Neurons and glia

Question 25

3 parts of a neutron

Answer 25

Cell body

Axon (carries nerve impulses away)

Dendrites ( carry nerve pulses towards the cell body)

Question 26

Another name for glia, what glia means and what they do

Answer 26

Neuroglia

Glue

Supportive and connecting cells