Connective Tissue Flashcards
Proper (loose) tissue
Areolar
Adipose
Reticular
Proper (dense) tissue
Regular
Irregular
Elastic
Fluid tissue
Blood
Lymph
Support/Cartillage
Hyaline
Elastic
Fibrocartilage
Functions of connective tissue
Establish a structural network Transport fluids and dissolved material Protect delicate organs Support, surround and interconnect other tissue types Store energy (especially triglycerides) Defend against antigens
Areolar tissue
Holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues. It also serves as a reservoir of water and salts for surrounding tissues.
Adipose (fat)
Cushions internal organs against shock and stores energy
Reticular tissue
Reticular connective tissues are found in the kidney, the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Their function is to form a stroma and provide structural support.
Stroma
The part of a tissue or organ with a structural or connective role.
Regular dense tissue
To transmit forces over a distance and to connect different organs/muscles.
(eg: tendons, ligaments)
Irregular dense tissue
High portions of collagenous fibers, provides strength, resistant to tearing by stretching forces from different directions. (Eg: submucosa of the digestive tract, lymph nodes, some types of fascia, skin)
Hyaline cartilage
Glass-like (hyaline), translucent cartilage found on many joint surfaces. Firm consistency and has a considerable amount of collagen. Eg: (ribs, nose, larynx, and trachea)
Elastic cartillage
Aka yellow fibrocartilage. Type of cartilage that provides both strength and elasticity to certain parts of the body, such as the ears.
Fibro cartilage
Tough, very strong tissue found predominantly in the intervertebral disks and at the insertions of ligaments and tendons. Contains cartilage ground substance and chondrocytes.
