Connective Tissue Types/Function

Question 1

areolar connective tissue

Answer 1

Strength, elasticity, support.

Question 2

adipose tissue

Answer 2

reduces heat loss and serves as padding and as an energy source

Question 3

reticular connective tissue

Answer 3

Forms stroma of organs; binds smooth muscle tissue cells; filters and removes worn-out blood cells in spleen and microbes in lymph nodes.

Question 4

Dense regular connective tissue

Answer 4

Provides strong attachment between various structures. Tissue structure
withstands pulling (tension) along the long axis of fibers.

Question 5

Dense irregular connective tissue

Answer 5

Provides tensile (pulling) strength in many directions.

Question 6

elastic connective tissue

Answer 6

Allows stretching of various organs; is strong and can recoil to original shape after being stretched. Elasticity is important to the normal functioning of lung tissue (recoils in exhaling) and elastic arteries (recoil between heartbeats to help maintain blood flow).

Question 7

hyaline cartilage

Answer 7

Provides smooth surfaces for movement at joints, flexibility, and support; weakest type of cartilage and can be fractured

Question 8

Fibrous cartilage

Answer 8

Support and joining structures together. Strength and rigidity make it the strongest type of cartilage.

Question 9

elastic cartilage

Answer 9

Provides strength and elasticity; maintains the shape of certain structures.