Connective Tissue and Muscle Flashcards
Name the cartilage type

Fibrocartilage
Loose connective tissue is rich in _____ cells and _____ cells. It often has _____ cells, which differentiate to replace dead or dying tissue-specific cells.
Fibroblasts
Immune
Stem
Name the tissue

Skeletal muscle
This section has been stained for elastin. What is the tissue?

Elastic cartilage
Name the tissue

Adipose
Name 3 functions of this connective tissue

- Physical protection/cushioning
- Thermoregulation/warmth
- Energy storage
Name the tissue

Smooth muscle
The most abundant protein in connective tissue is
Collagen (usually Type I)
Name the tissue

Cardiac muscle
Name this immune cell. In blood, it would be called a _____. It’s function is _______.

Mast cell
Basophil
Allergic response
Identify the 3 types of protein fibers found in LCT
Collagen
Elastin
Reticular fibers
Name the tissue

Skeletal muscle
Name the tissue

Dense connective tissue
Name the tissue

Dense connective tissue
Name the tissue

Loose connective tissue
Name the tissue

Dense connective tissue
Name 3 types of cartilage

Type II collagen is found in
Cartilage
Type III colagen is also called
Reticular collagen/reticular fibers
Name the tissue

Bone
Name the tissue

Smooth muscle
Name the tissue

Smooth muscle
Name the tissue

Hyaline cartilage
Type IV cartilage is found in
Basement membrane















