Connective Tissue

Question 1

Where does connective tissue originate from?

Answer 1

Mesoderm; middle layer of embryonic germ layer

Question 2

Functions of connective tissue?

Answer 2

Protect and support body
Help bind body together
Transports of water and ions
Immunity

Question 3

The dental pulp is what form of connective tissue?

Answer 3

Loose areolar connective tissue

Question 4

What cells produce fibres in connective tissue?

Answer 4

Fibroblasts

Question 5

What are the main components of connective tissue?

Answer 5

• Cells
• Fibres
• Extracellular matrix

Question 6

What types of fibres are components of connective tissue and there properties?

Answer 6

• Collagen; thickest and strongest, provides strength and resistance
• Reticular; randomly orientated collagenous fibres, cross link to form mesh work
• Elastic; contains elastin, returns to original state after being stretched

Question 7

What tissue would you find dense collagen fibres?

Answer 7

Tendons and ligaments

Question 8

What tissue would you find reticular fibres?

Answer 8

Lymphatic

Question 9

What is extra cellular matrix also known as?

Answer 9

Ground substance

Question 10

What is the function of extra cellular matrix in connective tissue?

Answer 10

Provides support for cells, determines function, maintains hydration and structural integrity

Question 11

Components of connective tissue extra cellular matrix

Answer 11

Water
Glycosoaminoglycans
Proteoglycans
Glycoproteins

Question 12

Which connective tissue classification is found under epidermis and around mucous membranes?

Answer 12

Loose areolar connective tissue

Question 13

Which connective tissue classification provides a supportive frame in semi sold matrix?

Answer 13

Reticular loose connective tissue

Question 14

Which connect tissue classification is found in lymphatic organs and bone marrow?

Answer 14

Loose reticular connective tissue

Question 15

What is the function of adipose loose connective tissue?

Answer 15

White adipose tissue supports thermally and where energy is stored. 20-25% body weight.

Brown adipose tissue generate heats from heat storage and helps burn calories.

Question 16

What fibres are present in dense irregular connective tissue?

Answer 16

Collagenous and elastic

Question 17

Properties of elastic fibres?

Answer 17

Able to stretch and recoil to original shape

Question 18

Where is dense elastic connective tissue found?

Answer 18

Arteries and bronchi tubules

Question 19

Which connective tissue is found in the dermis of skin?

Answer 19

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 20

Structure and function of dense regular connective tissue

Answer 20

Regular pattern, parallel densely packed collagen fibres
Resist force in 1 direction

Question 21

Structure, function and location of areolar connective tissue

Answer 21

Collagen and elastic fibres in loose network
Anchors, binds and supports organs
Surround muscle fibres and blood vessels

Question 22

2 types of specialised connective tissue

Answer 22

Supporting connective tissue
Fluid connective tissue

Question 23

2 types of connective tissue proper

Answer 23

Dense connective tissue
Loose connective tissue

Question 24

What are the supporting connective tissues?

Answer 24

Bone
Cartilage - elastic, hyaline, fibrocartilage

Question 25

What are the fluid connective tissues?

Answer 25

Blood and lymph

Question 26

Structure, function and location of fibrocartilage

Answer 26

Dense, parallel collagen rows
Resist compressive forces
TMJ

Question 27

Structure, function and location of elastic cartilage?

Answer 27

Many elastic fibres within intracellular matrix
Provide strength and elasticity
Pinna of ear, epiglottis

Question 28

Structure, function and location of hyaline cartilage?

Answer 28

Small groups of chondrocytes
Principle cartilage
Provides smooth surface for joints
Articulating surfaces- knee, elbow