Connective Tissue II

Question 1

What are the sub classifications of connective tissue

Answer 1

-areolar tissue
-adipose tissue
-fibrous tissue
-elastic tissue

Question 2

Describe areolar connective tissue

Answer 2

-contains many fibroblasts
-widely separated by elastic and collagen fibres

Question 3

What is the function of areolar CT?

Answer 3

Connects and supports other tissues

Question 4

Where is loose CT located?

Answer 4

-under skin
-between muscles
-pulp

Question 5

What are the 2 types of loose CT?

Answer 5

Areolar and adipose tissue

Question 6

Describe adipose tissue

Answer 6

Consists of fat cells which contain large fat globules in a matrix of areolar tissue

Question 7

What are the 2 types of adipose tissue

Answer 7

Brown and white

Question 8

What is the function of adipose tissue

Answer 8

Storage for energy in the form of fat

Question 9

Describe white adipose tissue

Answer 9

-contributes to approx 2–25% of body weight

Question 10

Where is white adipose tissue located?

Answer 10

-Supports kidneys and eyes

Question 11

What is the function of white adipose tissue

Answer 11

Acts as a thermal insulator between muscle fibre and under the skin

Question 12

What is the function of brown adipose tissue

Answer 12

-metabolised to produced more heat than energy
-contributes to the maintenance of body temperature

Question 13

Describe fibrous tissue

Answer 13

-dense/rigid connective tissue
-closely packed bundles of collagen fibres with very little matrix

Question 14

What does fibrous tissue form?

Answer 14

-ligaments
-periosteum
-outer protective layer for some organs
-muscle sheaths forming tendons

Question 15

Describe elastic tissue

Answer 15

-few cells present
-matrix consists of masses of elastic fibres secreted by fibroblasts

Question 16

What is the function of elastic tissue and where is it found?

Answer 16

-capable of extension and recoil
-found in organs where alteration of shape is required (BV’s and periodontal ligament)