Connective Tissue

Question 1

Types (3)

Answer 1

1. Connective Proper
2. Fluid
3. Supporting

Question 2

Types of connective proper (2)

Answer 2

1. Dense

2. Loose

Question 3

dense proper

Answer 3

closely packed bundles of collogen fibres running in the same direction allowing flexibility and resistence to tension

Question 4

types of dense proper (2) + explanation

Answer 4

1. Regular: matrix of collogen + elastin fibres allowing stretching & recoil
2. Irregular: Thick bundles of collogen fibres w. irregular structure, v. strong, can withstand large force and stretching

Question 5

loose proper

Answer 5

few protein fibres forming a lacey network w. spaces filled w. ground substance & fluid

Question 6

types of loose proper (3)

Answer 6

1. Areolar
2. Adipose
3. Reticular

Question 7

where is fluid connective tissue found? (2)

Answer 7

blood & bone marrow

Question 8

functions of fluid connective

Answer 8

fluid between cells allowing transport of O2, CO2 hormones and nurients around the BS and provides framework for new BC creation

Question 9

where is supporting connective tissue found? (2)

Answer 9

1. Bone: spongy + compact

2. Cartilage

Question 10

characteristics of bone supporting connective tissue (4)

Answer 10

hard, protein fibre matrix, v.strong, supports organs and tissues

Question 11

spongy bone characteristics

Answer 11

lattice network w. large spaces to prvide strength and support bone

Question 12

compact bone characteristics

Answer 12

hard w. oesteocytes providing strength and structure

Question 13

cartilage supporting tissue

Answer 13

a matrix of fibres, ground fibres and fluid which is flexible and tough

Question 14

types of cartilage (3)

Answer 14

1. Fibro-cartilage
2. Hyaline
3. Elastin

Question 15

structural element of connective tissue (3)

Answer 15

1. Ground Substance (matrix)
2. Cells
3. Fibres: collogen reticular, elastic

Question 16

functions of connective tissue (4)

Answer 16

1. Protection
2. Insulation
3. Transport in BS
4. Binding + support

Question 17

Areolar

Answer 17

cells which make & contain fibres which contain ‘reserviors’ for water & salts

Question 18

Adipose

Answer 18

fibres, very nurient strong, storing fat helping to protect organs and maintain body temp

Question 19

Reticular

Answer 19

lined with fibrocytes proving support & structure to blood cells

Question 20

Fibro-Cartiladge

Answer 20

numerous collogen fibres arranged in thick bundles, flexible + resistent to pressure

Question 21

Hyaline

Answer 21

collogen fibre matrix w. chondrocytes which allows growth and flexibility

Question 22

Elastin

Answer 22

collogen + elastin fibres in a matrix providing rigidity + flexibility