Connective tissue

Question 1

Main function of CT

Answer 1

Support and protection of tissues/organs

Question 2

Purpose of the lamina propria?

Answer 2

immune support and nourishment to epithelia

Question 3

function of Submucosa

Answer 3

structural support

Question 4

What does the submucosa consist of?

Answer 4

layer of DCT inferior to lamina propria

Question 5

Function of connective tissue

Answer 5

Support matrix and physically connects tissues and cells to form organs

Question 6

where is the majority of CT found ?

Answer 6

found in ECM

Question 7

Cells of connective tissues?

Answer 7

Fibroblast

Question 8

Function of Fibroblast:

Answer 8

Secrete ECM proteins and ground substance

Question 9

Function of adipocytes

Answer 9

store fat and regulate energy metabolism

Question 10

Purpose of collagen :

Answer 10

structural support

Question 11

What are the three type of CT

Answer 11

Dense regular connective tissue
Dense Irregular connective tissue

Question 12

Where do we find collagen?

Answer 12

connective tissues

Question 13

what are the three fibers found in connective tissue:

Answer 13

Collagen
reticular
elastic

Question 14

function of reticular fibers

Answer 14

forms networks

Question 14

Where can you find loose connective tissue?

Answer 14

lamina propria

Question 14

Function of elastic fibers

Answer 14

elasticity

Question 14

Where can you find DICT?

Answer 14

submucosa

Question 15

Where can you find DRCT?

Answer 15

tendons, ligaments and blood vessel walls

Question 16

Function of LCT

Answer 16

Supports microvasculature, nerves, and immune defense

Question 17

Function of DICT

Answer 17

protects and supports organs: resist tearing

Question 18

Function of DRCT

Answer 18

give strong connection within musculoskeletal system; strong resistance to force