connective tissue Flashcards
1
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extracellular matrix
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ground substance- proteoglycans, hyaluronic acid, glycoproteins, amorphous gel like substance
2
Q
flexible but inelastic, secreted by fibroblasts, great elastic strength
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protein fibres: collagen
3
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coiled, wavy protein, returns to original length after being stretched, found in sheets (rather than fibres)
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protein fibres: elastin
4
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elastic tissues-underlie skin- permanent (fixed) cells, provide support for small glands
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loose connective tissue
5
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collagen=dominant fibre, provide strength/flexibility. regular/irregular
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dense connective tissue
