Connective Tissue Flashcards by Austin Kashat | Brainscape

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Hyaline Cartilage

Provides Flexible Support

Tracheal Rings

*Pay attention to lacunae and chondrocytes within lacunae

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Lymphocytes

Immune System

Smallest, All Purple + Blue Sliver

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Fibrocartilage

Strength and Support

Intervertebral Disks

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Monocytes

Immune System

Heart Shaped, 3X RBC Size

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Dense Irregular Elastic Connective Tissue

Strength in Many Directions and Allows Stretching

Elastic Arteries

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Erythrocytes

Transport O2

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Loose (Areolar) Connective Tissue

Adheres One Material to Another

Between Skin and Muscle

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Basophils

Immune System

Bi-lobe, All Purple

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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Strength in Many Directions

Dermis

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Eosinophils

Immune System

Bi-lobe, Deep Red

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Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Strength in One Direction

Tendons/Ligaments

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Heat Generation

Insulation

Brown: Neck and Clavicle

Yellow: Surrounding Organs

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Compact and Spongy Bone

Rigid Support and Protection

*Each ring is a trabecula

*Yellow and Red Bone Marrow

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Elastic Cartilage

Rigid and Flexible Support

Pinnae of Ears

*Also have lacunae

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Loose Reticular Connective Tissue

Framework for Organs

Kidneys

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Neutrophils

Immune System

Multi-Lobe, Pale Pink + Purple

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Thrombocytes (Platelets)

Coagulation

Tiny, Purple