Connective Tissue

Question 1

Connective tissue function

Answer 1

Supports and joins other tissues in the body of mammals

Question 2

Areolar tissue

Answer 2

-most common tissue in body
-occurs beneath skin epidermis and between other tissues /organs
-stores fat which insulates the body
-suppors /protects organs and muscles

Question 3

White fibrous tissue

Answer 3

-Found within Tendons and dics between vertebrae
-acts as a shock absorber between vertebrae
-prevents dislocation of joints

Question 4

Yellow elastic tissue

Answer 4

-found in Ligaments and within the pinna
-gives shape to ear
-holds bones in position

Question 5

Cartilage

Answer 5

-found at the end of bones within tranchea
-keeps tranchea and brochures open at all times
-connects ribs to sternum
-prevents damage between bones in joints

Question 6

Bone tissue

Answer 6

-makes up endoskeleton in mammals
-gives shape to body
-protects internal organs
-enables movement (muscle attachment)
-bine marrow produces red blood corpuscles ,white blood cells and platelets

Question 7

Blood tissue

Answer 7

-consists of plasma,RBC,WBC,platelets

RBC-transport o2 and Co2
WBC-produce antibodies and fight infections
Platelets-assist with blood clotting
Plasma - transports dissolved substances around the body (nutrients, o2,co2,hormones etc