Connective Tissue Flashcards
What are the three Fibers in connect tissues?
Collagen, Elastic, Recticular
What does Collagen Fiber do?
Provides high tensile strength; tough
What does Elastic do?
Thin fibers that allow for stretch; long
What does Recticular fibers do?
Branched collagenous fibers that form delicate networks
What are three structral elements found in Connective Tissue?
Ground substance, Fibers, Cells
What is ground substance?
Unstructured material that fills the space between cells
What are Cells?
Fibroblasts, chondroblasts, osteoblasts, and hematopoietic stem cells
What is Fibroblasts?
Connective tissue propper
What is Chondroblasts?
Cartilage
What is Osteoblasts?
Bone
What is hematopoietic stem cells?
Blood
What is mesenchyme?
Embryonic connective tissue
What are the two types of connective tissue proper?
Loose and Dense
What are the three types of loose connective tissue proper?
Areolar, Adipose, and Reticular
What is Areolar?
Gel-like matrix with all three connective tissue fibers (collagen, elastic, recticular)
What cells does Areolar contain?
Fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, and some white blood cells.
What is the function of Areolar?
Wraps and cushions organs
Where is Areolar found?
Underlines skin
What is Adipose?
Matrix similar to areolar with closely packed adipocutes (fat cells)
What is the function of Adipose?
Reserves food stores, insulates against heat loss, and supports and protects.