Connective Tissue Flashcards

0
Q

The only non-sulfated GAG is__

A

Hyaluronic acid

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1
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The following glycosaminoglycans may be found in the cartilage and bone except:
A.hyaluronic acid
B.chondroitin-4-sulfate
C.heparan sulfate
D.none of the aboe
A

C.heparan sulfate

- this is found in aorta,lung,liver,basal laminae

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2
Q

Proteoglycans are core protein + GAG,True or false?

A

True

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3
Q
All except one are structural glycoproteins present in connective tissue.
A.fibronectin
B.laminin
C.thrombospondin
D.hydroxyprolin
A

D.hydroxyprolin

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4
Q

False about fibronectin
A. It is a structural glycoprotein
B.it has 3 long polypeptide chains
C.it has role in controlling deposition and orientation of collagen in extracellular matrix

A

B.it has 3 long polypeptide chains

Dalawa lang :)

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5
Q

Laminin,a structural glycoprotein,is a major component in basal lamina of epithelia. True or false?

A

True.

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6
Q

Entactin binds laminin to type __ collagen in basement membranes

A

IV

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7
Q

Thrombospondin has role in __

A

Blood clotting

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8
Q

Most notable function of collagen

A

Provision of tensile strength

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9
Q

All 12 types of collagen have two amino acids: __ and __

A

Hydroxyproline

Hydroxylysine

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10
Q

Collagen fibers stain __ at H&E stain

A

Pink

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11
Q

Most of Type __ collagen is synthesized by fibroblasts

A

I

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12
Q

Type __ collagen is from the chondrocytes of cartilage

A

II

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13
Q

Types I to III are ___ collagens

A

Interstitial

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14
Q

Type ___ collagen makes up reticulin (fiber type for reticular supporting meshwork)

A

III

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15
Q

Type __ collagen
A)does not form fibers but instead copolymerizes with laminin and entactin to form basal lamina of epithelia
B)is synthesized by epithelia cells

A

IV

16
Q

type __ collagen also forms the nucleus pulposus of intervertebral discs and vitreous body of the eye

A

II

17
Q

Type ___ collagen
A)is synthesized by fibroblasts,smooth muscle cells,liver cells
B)makes up reticular fibers
C)stains black with Ag stain

A

III

18
Q

Elastic fibers are abundant in ___ and __

A

Large blood vessels and lungs

19
Q

Elastic fibers’ 3 stages of development

A

Oxytalan
Elaunin
Elastic fibers

20
Q

Elastin contains two unusual amino acids: __ and ___

A

Isodesmosine and desmosine

21
Q

False about fibroblasts
A)produced by osteoblasts
B)always divide at normal CT
C)secrete,maintain and recycle the matrix in most tissues

A

B)always divide at normal CT

Rarely,not always

22
Q

__cell: storage and metabolism of fat

A

Adipose

23
Q

__cell: stem cell of most tissue

A

Mesenchymal

24
Q

Precursors of macrophages

A

Monocytes

25
Q

Mast cells exhibit metachromasia. What is metachromasia?

A

Changes color of certain blue basic stains because of the binding of granules to the dye. Final color:red,magenta or purple

26
Q

The nucleus of the lymphocyte is pale-staining. True or false?

A

False. Intensely staining sya

27
Q

Plasma cell arises from __-lymphocyte

A

B

28
Q

Eosinophils are important in allergic reaction. True or false?

A

True

29
Q

Neutrophil count decreases in the event of an infection. True or false?

A

False. Increase dapat