Connective Tissue

Question 1

Characteristics of connective tissue

Answer 1

Most common, more matrix than cells, fibers running through the matrix

Question 2

These are one of the strongest proteins the body makes

Answer 2

Collagen fibers

Question 3

They look like spider webs and are found throughout the body anchoring other tissues to one another

Answer 3

Reticular fibers

Question 4

They return to their original position once they have been pulled or stretched. These fibers are known as yellow fibers

Answer 4

Elastic fibers

Question 5

Cells that create the tissue

Answer 5

Fibroblasts

Question 6

Thick white fibers that are very strong and are made by the fibroblasts through protein synthesis

Answer 6

Collagen fibers

Question 7

Type of WBC commonly found in CT. Releases histamine

Answer 7

Mast cell

Question 8

Neutrophil or monocyte

Answer 8

WBC

Question 9

Small collagen fibers secreted by fibroblasts

Answer 9

Reticular fibers

Question 10

Very vascular

Answer 10

Adipose tissue CT proper

Question 11

Makes up framework of nonhollow organs. Very vascular to filter the lymph

Answer 11

Loose Reticular CT proper

Question 12

Packed with fibers, strength in all directions

Answer 12

Dense irregular CT proper

Question 13

Strength in ONE direction

Answer 13

Dense Regular CT Proper

Question 14

Allows movement of vertebrae

Answer 14

Dense Elastic CT proper

Question 15

Toughest cartilage

Answer 15

Hyaline Cartilage

Question 16

Alternate rows of cells, matrix, and fibers create a tissue that can absorb a lot of forces

Answer 16

Fibro cartilage

Question 17

Can return to original shape after bending; external ears

Answer 17

Elastic Cartilage

Question 18

Ring of cells

Answer 18

Lamella

Question 19

Bone cell

Answer 19

Osteocyte

Question 20

Little lake where cells live

Answer 20

Lacunae

Question 21

Tiny canals that carry nutrients from one lacunae to another

Answer 21

Canaliculi

Question 22

Carries blood vessels and nerves to the group of lamella belonging to that group

Answer 22

Haversion Canaler Central Canal

Question 23

Travel at right angles connecting osteons, periosten, and medulary cavity

Answer 23

Volkmann’s or Perforating Canal

Question 24

RBC

Answer 24

Erythrocytes

Question 25

WBC

Answer 25

Leukocytes

Question 26

Platelets

Answer 26

Thrombocytes