Connective Tissue Flashcards
this is the type of basic tissue the is surrounded with abundant extracellular marix
connective tissue
TRUE OR FALSE: connective tissue has more cells compare to epithelial tissue
FALSE; connective tissue have fewer cells that is scattered around the abundant extracellular matrix
what are the two classifications of connective tissue?
(1) the connective tissue proper that is found all over the body
(2) the special types of connective tissue that carry unique characteristics; blood, cartilage, bone
these are the special type of connective tissue
bone, blood, cartilage
this is a type of tissue that is responsible for connecting and binding the body parts together
connective tissue
the main components of connective tissue
cells and extracellular matrix
the extracellular matrix include
- ground substances
- extracellular fluid
- connective tissue fibers
2 types of embryonic connective tissue
- mesenchymal connective tissue
- mucous connective tissue
the 4 types of connective tissue proper
- loose connective tissue
- dense connective tissue
- reticular tissue
- adipose tissue
dense connective tissue is classified into what 2 types
- dense regular connective tissue
- dense irregular connective tissue
blood is also referred as
system
hemopoietic system
it is the portion of extracellular matrix that is hydrated, amorphous, and transparent under a microscope.
ground substances
amorphous simply means
formless or without a clear and defined shape
it is the portion of extracellular matrix that is composed of proteoglycans and glycoproteins
ground substances
the ground substances has stabilizing components, these are
glycoproteins and proteoglycans
these are large molecules or macromolecules that are responsible for gelatinous character of ground substances
proteoglycans
proteoglycans are large molecules that are composed of what
proteoglycans are composed of core proteins and polysaccharides (called the glycosaminoglycans, GAGs)
it is found in the extracellular matrix and is responsible for the development, maintenance, and repair of tissues
proteoglycans
it is the main type of glycosaminoglycan
hyaluronic acid
