Connective Tissues Flashcards
Functions of Fibroblasts
Secrete, produce fibers
The most abundant tissues are…
Connective Tissues!
Two other characteristics of fibroblasts…
Fixed, star-shaped cells
“wandering cell”
Macrophages
The cell that is important in defense
Macrophages
What is composed of collagen?
Collagenous fibers
Characteristics of Collagenous fibers… (3)
1- Thick
2- Great tensile strength
3- Holds structures together
which tissues are mainly found in ligaments and tendons?
Collagenous fibers
Which tissue is found in vocal cords and air passages?
Elastic Fibers
Elastic Fibers… (2 things)
Flexible, bundles of microfilbrils embedded in elastin
which support tissues in the liver?
Reticular Fibers
Characteristics of Reticular Fibers (3 things)
1-thin collagenous fibers
2- highly branched
3- form supportive networks
Which connective tissue binds skin to structures?
Loose CT
Loose connective tissue mainly consists of… (2)
Collagenous tissues and fibroblasts
Elastic fibers are found in what other connective tissues?..(2)
Loose and Dense CT
Which is found between muscles and beneath most epithelium? (2)
Loose Connective Tissue
Which CT has nuclei on side?
Adipose Tissue
Which CT consists of a lot of fat?
Adipose- Thus an empty space
Where is Adipose Tissue found?
Beneath skin, behind eyes, around kidney/heart
What are three functions of Adipose tissue?
Cushioning, insulating, and storing fats
Which CT is found in ligaments, tendons, and dermis?
Dense CT
Few fibroblasts, elastic fibers, and packed collagenous fibers are found in which CT?
Dense CT
Elastic Connective Tissues are found… (3)
Between vertebrae, (Walls of arteries, airways, heart), back
Elastic Connective Tissues have many…(2)
Fibroblasts and elastic fibers
