Connective Tissue (AFL)

Question 1

Adipose CT (AFL)

Answer 1

A: Adipocytes
F: protection, cushion, insulation
L: hypodermis, around organs

Question 2

Reticular CT (AFL)

Answer 2

A: Reticular fibers, fibroblasts, leukocytes
F: Framework, support
L: spleen, lymph nodes

Question 3

Areolar CT (AFL)

Answer 3

A: all fibers, fibroblasts
F: binds other tissues together
L: Subcutaneous

Question 4

Dense Regular CT (AFL)

Answer 4

A: Parallel collagen fibers, fibroblasts
F: strength in one direction
L: Tendons, ligaments

Question 5

Dense Irregular CT (AFL)

Answer 5

A: random collagen fibers, fibroblasts
F: Strength in many directions
L: dermis, organ capsules

Question 6

Elastic CT (AFL)

Answer 6

A: random elastic fibers, fibroblasts
F: stretch and recoil
L: walls of arteries, vocal cords

Question 7

Hyaline Cartilage (AFL)

Answer 7

A: chondrocytes in lacunae, clear ECM
F: smooth surfaces, supports soft surfaces
L: ends of bones, nose

Question 8

Fibrocartilage (AFL)

Answer 8

A: chondrocytes in lacunae, collagen in ECM
F: shock absorber
L: Intervertebral discs

Question 9

Elastic Cartilage (AFL)

Answer 9

A: chondrocytes in lacunae, elastic fibers in ECM
F: bend and snap back
L: ears, epiglottis

Question 10

Bone (AFL)

Answer 10

A: osteocytes, osteons
F: framework, protection, storage
L: everywhere

Question 11

Blood (AFL)

Answer 11

A: plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets
F: transport
L: everywhere