Connective Tissue

Question 1

Connective Tissue

Answer 1

Supports, connects, and protects body structures

Question 2

Matrix

Answer 2

Consists of fluid and fibers

Question 3

Fibroblasts

Answer 3

Release fibers into matrix

Question 4

Macrophages

Answer 4

Engulf and digest foreign substances

Question 5

Mast Cells

Answer 5

Release heparin and histamine

Question 6

Heparin

Answer 6

Prevent blood clotting

Question 7

Histamine

Answer 7

Triggers inflammatory response

Question 8

Specialized Connective Tissue

Answer 8

Includes cartilage, blood cells, bone, and adipose tissue

Question 9

Adipose Tissue

Answer 9

Stores fat and located at subcutaneous layer

Question 10

Cartilage

Answer 10

Flexible connective tissue that protects joints and bones

Question 11

Chondrocytes

Answer 11

Cartilage cells

Question 12

Osteocytes

Answer 12

Mature bone cells

Question 13

Osteons

Answer 13

Functional units of compact bone

Question 14

Trabeculae

Answer 14

Functional units of spongy bone

Question 15

Tight Junctions

Answer 15

Prevent flow of substances between cells

Question 16

Gap Junctions (Like Tunnels)

Answer 16

Allow substances to pass between cells

Question 17

Desmosomes

Answer 17

Connect intermediate filaments of neighboring cells (allowing some flow)

Question 18

Hemidesmosomes

Answer 18

Attach epithelial tissue to the basement membrane