Connective Tissue Flashcards

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Q

These tissues support and bind.

Less compact and loosely arranged.

composed of an extracellular matrix

A

Connective tissue

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These have fibers that are mainly made of collagen.

ARRANGED PARALLEL TO ONE ANOTHER

Example is the tendon

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Dense connective tissue

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3
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FIBERS ARE ARRANGED OR ORIENTED RANDOMLY.

Responsible for fastening the skin to muscle, muscle to muscle, and ensheathes lymphatic and blood vessels.

Example is subcutaneous layer of the skin

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Loose connective tissue

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4
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What are the two classifications of Connective tissue?

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General connective tissue
Specialized connective tissue

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5
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What are the three fiber types in Loose connective tissue?

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Collagenous, reticular, and elastic.

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This connective tissue has the presence of rounder clear spaces or holes. They are closely spaced and separated in between by thin fibrous strands.

This tissue contains FAT, stored energy

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Adipose connective tissue

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7
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This is a protein that aids in support of connective tissue

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Collagen

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8
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This connective tissue is elastic, and devoid of blood vessels.

Example is the spinal column

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Fibrocartilage

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9
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This connective tissue helps bones move smoother.

An example is the NOSE

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Hyaline Cartilage

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10
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This connective tissue contains RBC and WBC, and it transports oxygen and nutrients.

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Blood

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This connective tissue is also known as the OSSEOUS. Site of blood cell formation.

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Bone

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12
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This connective tissue is the most flexible.

Example is the ear

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Elastic cartilage

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