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1
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Connective tissue (features)

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  • not found on body surfaces
  • can be highly vascular
  • is supplied by nerves (except cartilage)
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Connective tissue (description)

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  • a major transport system of the body (e.g. blood)
  • a major site of stored energy reserves (e.g. fats and adipose tissue)
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Connective tissue (components)

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extracellular matrix (ECM) and cells

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Connective tissue (function)

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binds, supports and strengths other body tissues

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Extracellular matrix - ECM (Components)

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Ground substances and Protein Fibres

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Extracellular matrix - ECM (Structure)

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largely dictates the connective tissue qualities
- cartilage = ECM is firm and rubbery
- bone = ECM is hard and flexible

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Ground substance (components)

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mixture of water, proteins and polysaccharides (sugars)

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Sugars = ___________

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glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)

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Sugars (functions)

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join/bind with core proteins to form proteoglycans

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10
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Sulphated GAGs (4)

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Dermatan sulphate, Keratan sulphate, Chondroitin sulphate, Heparin sulphate

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Dermatan sulphate

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found in skin, tendons, blood vessels, heart valves

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Keratan sulphate

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found in bone, cartilage, cornea of the eye

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Chondroitin sulphate

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support + provide the adhesive features of cartilage, bone, skin, blood vessels

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14
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Non-sulphated GAGs

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Hyaluronic acid

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Hyaluronic acid

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does not bind directly to protein backbone but is joined to various proteoglycans

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Hyaluronic acid (function)

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binds cells together, lubricates joints and maintains shape of eyeball

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17
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Hyalurodinase enzyme (produced by…)

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white blood cells, sperm and some bacteria

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18
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Hyalurodinase enzyme (function)

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  • catalyse the degradation of hyaluronic acid
  • makes GS more liquid so they can move more easily in it and makes access to the eggs easier for sperm
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Types of Protein Fibres (3)

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Collagen fibres, Reticular fibres, Elastic fibres

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Collagen fibres (arrangement)

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arranged in parallel bundles

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21
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Collagen fibres (features)

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very strong but flexible to resist pulling forces
- preventing the CT from being torn or separated from surrounding tissues

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Collagen fibres (location)

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bone, cartilages, tendons and ligaments

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Reticular fibres (components)

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collagen with coating of glycoprotein - made by fibroblasts

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24
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Reticular fibres (function)

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strength + support
- form part of the Basement Membrane
- form networks in vessels and through tissues

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Elastic fibres (description)

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fibrous network

26
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Elastic fibres (key protein)

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elastin surrounded by the glycoprotein fibrillin = more strength and stability

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Elastic fibres (location)

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skin, blood vessels and lungs

28
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Types of Connective tissue cells

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Fibroblasts vs. adipocytes (fat cells)

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Fibroblasts (location)

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widely distributed in the connective tissue - migratory

30
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Fibroblasts (function)

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secrete components of the matrix (ground substances and protein fibres)

31
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Adipocytes (location)

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under skin and around organs

32
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Adipocytes (function)

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stores fat (triglycerides)

33
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (types)

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Mesenchyme vs. Mucous

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Mesenchyme (components)

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consists of CT cells (mesenchymal cells) in a seminal fluid ground substance that contains reticular fibres

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Mesenchyme (function)

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gives rise to all other connective tissues

36
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Mucous (components)

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widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in jelly-like ground substance

37
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Mucous (function)

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supports the Umbilical cord of the foetus

38
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Loose Connective Tissue (types)

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Areolar, Adipose, Reticular

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Areolar Connective Tissue (structure)

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3 types of fibres are present (reticular, collagen, elastic)

40
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Areolar Connective Tissue (location)

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widely distributed around

41
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Areolar Connective Tissue (function)

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strength, elasticity, support

42
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Adipose Connective Tissue (structure)

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dominate by adipocytes

43
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Adipose Connective Tissue (location)

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found with the areolar connective tissue

44
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Adipose Connective Tissue (types)

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white adipose vs. brown adipose
- white = energy storage
- brown = heat production

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Adipose Connective Tissue (function)

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insulation, energy source, temperature control

46
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Reticular Connective Tissue (structure)

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branching + mesh-like appearance due to the reticular fibres crosslinking

47
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Reticular Connective Tissue (location)

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kidney, spleen, lymph nodes and bone marrow

48
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Reticular Connective Tissue (function)

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provides structural support for most lymphoid organs
- by creating and maintaining the networks of the fibres

49
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Dense Connective Tissue (types)

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Regular, Irregular, Elastic

50
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Dense Regular Connective Tissue (structure)

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contained tightly packed bundles of collagen fibres

51
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Dense Regular Connective Tissue (location)

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tendons, ligaments, aponeuroses

52
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Dense Regular Connective Tissue (function)

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slow healing and attachment/connection to different organs and muscles

53
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue (structure)

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consists mostly of collagen fibres

54
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue (location)

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dermis and eyeball’s protective white coating layer

55
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue (function)

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strength and makes the skin resistant to tearing by stretching forces from different directions

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Dense Elastic Connective Tissue (structure)

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contains elastin fibres in addition to collagen fibres

57
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Dense Elastic Connective Tissue (location)

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in the walls of blood vessels, in respiratory passageways and surrounding part of the spine

58
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Dense Elastic Connective Tissue (function)

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allows tissues to regain original shape after stretching

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