Connective Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Has ground substance and all 3 protein fibers scattered throughout; helps “glue” together the tissue layers of hollow organs
A
Loose connective tissue
2
Q
Consists primarily of collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles with little ground substance and few cells
A
Dense connective tissue
3
Q
Tough, but flexible tissue that is resistant to tension, twisting, and compressive forces
A
Cartilage
4
Q
Osteocytes encased in ECM that contains collagen fibers and calcium hydroxyapatite crystals
A
Bone
5
Q
Liquid ECM (plasma) containing erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets
A
Blood
