Connective Tissue Flashcards

Hyaline Cartilage
Provides Flexible Support
Tracheal Rings
*Pay attention to lacunae and chondrocytes within lacunae

Lymphocytes
Immune System
Smallest, All Purple + Blue Sliver

Fibrocartilage
Strength and Support
Intervertebral Disks

Monocytes
Immune System
Heart Shaped, 3X RBC Size

Dense Irregular Elastic Connective Tissue
Strength in Many Directions and Allows Stretching
Elastic Arteries

Erythrocytes
Transport O2

Loose (Areolar) Connective Tissue
Adheres One Material to Another
Between Skin and Muscle

Basophils
Immune System
Bi-lobe, All Purple

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Strength in Many Directions
Dermis

Eosinophils
Immune System
Bi-lobe, Deep Red

Dense Regular Connective Tissue
Strength in One Direction
Tendons/Ligaments

Heat Generation
Insulation
Brown: Neck and Clavicle
Yellow: Surrounding Organs

Compact and Spongy Bone
Rigid Support and Protection
*Each ring is a trabecula
*Yellow and Red Bone Marrow

Elastic Cartilage
Rigid and Flexible Support
Pinnae of Ears
*Also have lacunae

Loose Reticular Connective Tissue
Framework for Organs
Kidneys

Neutrophils
Immune System
Multi-Lobe, Pale Pink + Purple

Thrombocytes (Platelets)
Coagulation
Tiny, Purple