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CONNECTIVE TISSUE UNIT 4 Flashcards

1
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Connective tissue is

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The most abundant and widely distributed tissues.

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Functions of connective tissue

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  • Binds body tissues together
  • Supports the body
  • Provides protection
  • Insulation
  • Transportation
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Connective tissue characteristics

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  1. Can obtain a variety of cells
  2. Variations in blood supply
  3. Contain an extracellular matrix
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4
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What cells are found in connective tissue?

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Fibroblasts, white blood cells, red blood cells, bone cells, cartilage

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What tissues are avascular?

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Cartilage, tendons & ligaments

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2 principal components of connective tissue are

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Cells & Extracellular matrix

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What is extracellular matrix?

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Non-living material that surround the living cells

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2 main elements of the extracellular matrix are

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Ground substance & fibers

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Ground Substance is

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Surrounds the cells and fibers. It’s a clear, colorless viscious fluid that fills the space between the cells and fibers

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Fibers are

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Produced by the cells

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3 types of fibers

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  1. Collagen
  2. Elastic fibers
  3. Reticular fibers
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12
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What is bone tissue?

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Supporting connective tissue

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13
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Bones tissue is composed of..

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  • Osteocytes found in the lacunae
  • Hard matrix of calcium salts
  • Large numbers of collagen fibers
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14
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Bone tissue functions…

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Protect and support the body

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Bone tissue fact

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Hardest tissue

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16
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Vascularity level of bone tissue

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Rich in blood supply

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17
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What is cartilage?

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Supporting connective tissue

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18
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3 Types of cartilage

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Hyaline, Elastc and Fibrocartilage

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19
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Hyaline Cartilage is..

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The most abundant cartilage

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20
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Where is hyaline cartilage found?

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Ribs, surfaces of bones, nose, larynx and trachea

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21
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Where is elastic cartilage found?

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Found in the external ear and epiglottis

22
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Where is fibrocartilage found?

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Found in the intervetebral discs, pubic symphisis, shoulder joint and meniscus

23
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Vascularity level of cartilage

24
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Hyaline cartilage is composed of…

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Chondrocytes, collagen fibers and rubbery matrix

25
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What is the fetal skeleton made out of?

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Hyaline Cartilage

26
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Function of elastic cartilage

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Provides the tissue with the ability to stretch, so it extends in all directions

27
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Functions of fibrocartilage

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Provides strength in areas of high stress.
Highly compressible

28
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What is dense connective tissue?

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Connective tissue proper

29
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Dense connective tissue is composed of…

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Collagen fibers & fibroblasts

30
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In dense connective tissue fibers are…

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Parallel with each other

31
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Where is dense connective tissue found?

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Tendons & ligaments

32
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Vascularity level of dense connective tissue

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Poorly vascularized

33
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Where is dense irregular connective tissue found?

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In the skin

34
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What is areolar connective tissue?

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Loose connective tissue

35
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Areolar connective tissue fact

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Most widely distributed connective tissue

36
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Vascularity level of areolar tissue

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Highly vascular

37
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Function of areolar connective tissue

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Holds organs in place
Attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues

38
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Where is areolar connective tissue found?

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Skin, digestive tract & respiratory system,
Surrounds blood vessels & nerves

39
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What is adipose tissue?

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Loose connective tissue

40
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Adipose tissue is composed of

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adipocytes

41
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Vascularity level of adipose tissue

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Highly vascularized

42
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Function of adipose tissue

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Insulates the body
Provide energy storage

43
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What is reticular connective tissue?

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Loose connective tissue

44
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What is reticular connective tissue composed of?

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Delicate network of interwoven fibers

45
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Function of reticular connective tissue

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Provide internal support

46
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Vascularity level of reticular connective tissue

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Highly vascularized

47
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Where is reticular connective tissue found?

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Lymph nodes, spleen, kidney & bone marrow

48
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What is blood connective tissue?

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Fluid connective tissue

49
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What is blood connective tissue surrounded by?

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Fluid matrix called plasma

50
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Function of blood connective tissue

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Transport vehicle for materials

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