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