Connective tissue Flashcards
True or false; non-sulfated GAGs holds a lot of water
true
What is larger sulfated GAGs or non-sulfated GAGs
non-sulfated
Which type of collagen makes up ~90% of total body collagen
type 1
True or false; collagen 1 is known for great tensile strength and stretching capabilities
false; does have great tensile strength but doesn’t stretch
What vitamin is crucial for collagen formation?
Vitamin C - not enough = scurvy
True or false; elastic which can stretch 150% of resting length decreases as we age
true
Marfan’s syndrome is an hereditary condition effecting what kind of ct?
elastic fibers
What kind of ct is the same as collagen 3
reticular
True or false; reticular fibers which typically last ~3 days are not affected by aging
true
What is the first fiber produced during wound healing
reticular
What are fibroblast typically derived from? When would they divide?
from mesenchyme cells
primarily during wound healing
What is the structural purpose of fibroblasts
produce and maintain matrix
What is the purpose of fibroblast in healing?
Produce growth factors and scar formation
True or false; fibroblast have some defensive function
true - produce cytokines and enzymes - can phagocytize is needed
What is a mature less active fibroblast? What can it produce?
fibrocyte
hyloronic acid, ground substance, reticular fibers