Connective Tissue

Question 1

____ matrix of collagen with calcium and phosphate mineral deposits

Answer 1

Bone

Question 2

____ matrix called plasma

Answer 2

Blood

Question 3

____ matrix contains collagen with a ground substance of chondroitin; absorbs much water

Answer 3

Cartilage

Question 4

____ tissue of the external ear and epiglottis

Answer 4

Elastic Cartilage

Question 5

____ ligaments and tendons are made of this type of connective tissue

Answer 5

Dense connective tissue

Fibrous Connective Tissue

Question 6

____ energy storage tissue that also serves to insulate and protect; contains little matrix

Answer 6

Adipose

Question 7

____ cells that make and secrete the matrix are called chondrocytes

Answer 7

chondroblasts

Question 8

____ cells that make and secrete the matrix are called osteocytes

Answer 8

osteoblasts

Question 9

____ cells in this tissue are called adipocytes

Answer 9

Fat (Adipose)

Question 10

____ only type of matrix with no fibers

Answer 10

Blood

Question 11

Regeneration

Answer 11

Replacing or restoring damaged or missing cells, tissues, organs to full function.

Question 12

Fibrosis

Answer 12

Condition that develops slowly but eventually leads to tissue degeneration
(caused by extracellular matrix components build up in excess making organs malfunction/death of individual)

Question 13

Inflammation

Answer 13

A response of a tissue to injury, often injury caused by invading pathogens.

(Protective response to extreme challenges to homeostasis