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Connective Tissue- Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
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connective tissue

A

SUPPORTS, CONNECTS, TRANSPORTS, DEFENDS
widely spread
varied forms
varied responisibilities

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matrix

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nonliving intercellular material that SURROUNDS TISSUE

composed of gel, liquid, protein fibers, and salts?

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Collagen- protein fiber in matrix

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strength

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elastin- protein fiber in matrix

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flexibility

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reticulum- protein fiber in matrix

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support

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loose connective tissue

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provides attachment, stabilization, structure, support
most abundant
-connects adjacent structures
-stretchable
-attaches skin to underlying muscle
-provides strength to walls of blood vessels & organs

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dense connective tissue

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STRENGTH- bone and cartilage
STORAGE- adipose tissue (fat)
FLEXIBILITY- ligaments and tendons

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Blood

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loose

only connective tiss. in LIQUID state

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hematopoiesis- blood

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production of blood tissue

formed in red marrow of long flat bones

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functions of blood- blood

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transport
maintenance of body temperature
regulating body pH
destroy harmful microrgansims and pathogens

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two matrix formations- blood

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liquid faction- 55%

formed elements- 45%

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erythrocytes- blood

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red blood cells

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leukocytes- blood

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white blood cells

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thrombocytes- blood

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platelets

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bone

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dense

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osseous tissue- bone

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bone tissue

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osteon (haversian system)- bone

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basic structural unit of the bone

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osteocyte- bone

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bone cells

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osteoblast- bone

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bone forming cells

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osteoclast-bone

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bone destroying or bone reshaping cells

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cartilage

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dense

firm, provides relatively rigid support

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chondrocyte- cartilage

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cartilage cells that produce cartilage fibers

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avascular- cartilage

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without blood vessels

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hyaline cartilage

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all joints

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elastic cartilage

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outer ear

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fibrocartilage

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dense, vertebral column

27
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hyaline cartilage extended

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most common 
---locations---
all articulating surfaces of bones(joints)
reinforces nose
attaches ribs to sternum
supports rings of respiratory bones
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elastic cartilage extended

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large number of elastic fibers
hish? degree of flexibility
---located---
external ear
eustachian tube
larynx/voicebox
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fibrocartilage

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strongest and most durable
rigid, densely packed
provide cushioning
---located---
intervertebral discs/ spine
menisci/ knee
symphysispubis/ pubic bone adjoining spot
30
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adipose

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dense
storage of fat
protection for organs
insulation

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tendons/ligaments

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silvery, white, pliant, strong, avascular

densely packed parallel row of fibers(tendons)

32
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bone to muscle

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tendons

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bone to bone

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ligaments

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