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Connective Tissue Flashcards

1
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types of connective tissue

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embryonic connective tissue and adult connective tissue

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embryonic connective tissue

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mesenchyme

mucous

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adult connective tissue

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connective tissue proper

specialized

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connective tissue proper

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loose (areolar)
reticular
dense regular
dense irregular
adipose
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5
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specialized adult connective tissue

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blood

supporting connective tissue (cartilage, bone)

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6
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main functions of connective tissue

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  • binds, supports, and strengthens
  • protection
  • insulation
  • compartmentalization
  • transport
  • storage of energy reserves
  • immune responses
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common characteristics of connective tissue

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  • cells in an extracellular matrix
  • common origin
  • degrees of vascularity
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general composition of connective tissue

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cells and extracellular matrix

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extracellular matrix (ECM) made up of …

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protein fibers and ground substance

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protein fibers…

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  • collagen
  • reticular
  • elastic
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ground substance …

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  • Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) (ex. hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate)
  • Proteoglycans
  • Multiadhesive Glycoproteins (ex. laminin and fibronectin)
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12
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connective tissue cells

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{fibroblasts, chondroblasts, osteoblasts, odontoblasts}, plasma cells, lymphocytes, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, {mast cells, basophils}, adipose cells

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fibroblasts, chondroblasts, osteoblasts, odontoblasts

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production of fibers and ground substance; major structural function

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plasma cells

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production of antibodies; immunologic function

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lymphocytes

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production of immunocompetent cells; immunologic function

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eosinophils

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Participation in allergic and vasoactive reactions, modulation of mast cell activities and the inflammatory process; immunologic function

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neutrophils

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Phagocytosis of foreign substances, bacteria; defense function

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macrophages

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Secretion of cytokines and other molecules, phagocytosis of foreign substances and bacteria, antigen processing and presentation to other cells; defense function

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mast cells; basophils

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Liberation of pharmacologically active molecules (e.g., histamine); defense function

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adipose cell

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Storage of neutral fats and thermogenesis; function as energy reservoir, heat production

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most common type of cell associated with connective tissue is _____

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fibroblasts

22
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three types of fibers

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  1. collagen- collagen protein
  2. reticular- collagen protein
  3. elastic- elastin protein
23
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gel-like matrix with all three fiber types; cells: fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, and some white blood cells

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loose (areolar) connective tissue

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network of reticular fibers in a typical loose ground substance; reticular cells lie on the network

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reticular connective tissue

25
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primarily parallel collagen fibers; a few elastin fibers; major cell type is the fibroblast

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dense regular connective tissue

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extracellular matrix looks shiny white; consists mainly of collagen fibers arranged in bundles; fibroblasts present in rows between bundles

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dense regular connective tissue

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primarily irregularly arranged collagen fibers; some elastic fibers; major cell type is the fibroblast

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dense irregular connective tissue

28
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consists predominatly of randomly arranged collagen fibers and a few fibroblasts

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dense irregular connective tissue

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two types of adipose tissue

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  1. white adipose tissue

2. brown adipose tissue

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the predominant type of adipose tissue in adults

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white adipose tissue

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uniocular, spherical, flattened nucleus, rim of cytoplasm, larger diameter (15-150 micrometers)

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adipocytes of white adipose tissue

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location of white adipose tissue

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subcutaneous layer, mammary gland, greater omentum, mesenteries, orbits, bone marrow cavity

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function of white adipose tissue

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energy storage, insulation, cushioning of vital organs, and secretion of hormones

34
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matrix as in areolar, but very sparse; closely packed adipocytes, or fat cells, have nucleus pushed to side by large fat droplet

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white adipose tissue

35
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consists of adipocytes, cells specialized to store triglycerides (fats) as a large centrally located droplet ; nucleus and cytoplasm are peripherally located

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adipose tissue

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adipose tissue predominant in fetus and newborn

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brown adipose tissue

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adipocytes are multiocular, spherical, round, eccentric nucleus, smaller diameter (10-15 micrometers)

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brown adipose tissue

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location of brown adipose tissue in newborns

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5% of total body mass; back, along upper half of spine and toward shoulders

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location of brown adipose tissue in adults

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retroperitoneal space, around aorta, neck, back, and mediastinum

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function of brown adipose tissue

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heat production (i.e. thermogenesis)

41
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wraps and cushions organs; it’s macrophages phagocytize bacteria; plays important role in inflammation; holds and conveys tissue fluid

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loose (areolar) connective tissue

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loose (areolar) connective tissue is widely distributed under the ____ of the body; it forms the ____ of mucous membranes, packages organs, surrounds capillaries

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epithelia; lamina propria

43
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found in tendons, most ligaments, and aponeuroses

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dense regular connective tissue

44
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found in the dermis of the skin, submucosa of the digestive tract, fibrous capsules of organs and of joints

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dense irregular connective tissue

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