Connective tissue Flashcards
What are the main components of connective tissue?
Cells, ground substance, and fibers.
What are the three types of protein fibers found in connective tissue?
Collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
What are the functions of connective tissue?
Support & connection, protection, immune defense, transport, energy storage & insulation.
What are the types of connective tissue proper?
Loose (areolar, adipose, reticular) and dense (regular, irregular, elastic).
What is the primary function of fibroblasts?
Produce fibers and ground substance.
What are the three types of cartilage?
Hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage.
What are the components of blood?
Erythrocytes (RBCs), leukocytes (WBCs), and platelets.
What is the function of adipose tissue?
Stores fat, insulates, and cushions organs.
