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Connective Tissue Flashcards

1
Q

Sections of connective tissue proper?

A

Loose and Dense

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Sections of loose connective tissue?

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Areolar, adipose, reticular

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Sections of Dense connective tissue?

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Regular, Elastic, Irregular

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Areolar connective tissue function?

A

Surrounds and cusions organs; significant role in tissue repair and inflammation

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Adipose connective tissue function?

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Reserve fuel, insulation, support, cushion

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Reticular connective tissue function?

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Soft skeleton supports other cells

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Regular connective tissue function?

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Unidirectional strength,

-Ex: tendons and ligaments

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8
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Irregular connective tissue function?

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Strong in many directions

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9
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Elastic connective tissue function?

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Stretch and recoil

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10
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Categories for cartilage?

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Hyaline, fibrocartilage, elastic

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Hyaline cartilage function?

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Resits compression, reduces friction, absorbs shock

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Fibrocartilage function?

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Absorb shock, compression and provides tensile strength

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13
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Elastic cartilage function?

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Maintain shape of structure while allowing flexibility

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14
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Bone Categories?

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Compact and spongy

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15
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Compact bone function?

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Protection and support; resists axial loading

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Spongy bone function?

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Provides support in many direction; resists compression; site of red marrow (blood cell production)

17
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Blood function?

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  • Transport: Gases, nutrients, waste
  • Regulates: pH and body temperature
  • Protection: Blood clots when vessels are damages and facilitates immune response

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