Connective Tissue Flashcards
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Fascia
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Made up of closely packed bundles of collagen fibres (produced by fibroblasts) which are oriented in a wavy pattern, flexible
2
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Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Mutated collagen fibres that do not “knit together” or not enough produced. Results in weakened bones, short stature, blue sclera
3
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Function of ground substance
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Provides hydration, mechanical support, allows nutrients diffusion
4
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Reticular fibres
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Thin delicate fibres made up of type III collagen, form a mesh-like network that provides structural support in soft tissues
5
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Elastic fibres
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Elastin is primary component but it also is surrounded by microfibrils called fibrillin, the elastin fibres are straight under tension
