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Connective Tissues Flashcards

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Functions of Fibroblasts

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Secrete, produce fibers

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The most abundant tissues are…

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Connective Tissues!

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Two other characteristics of fibroblasts…

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Fixed, star-shaped cells

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“wandering cell”

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Macrophages

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The cell that is important in defense

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Macrophages

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What is composed of collagen?

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Collagenous fibers

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Characteristics of Collagenous fibers… (3)

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1- Thick
2- Great tensile strength
3- Holds structures together

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which tissues are mainly found in ligaments and tendons?

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Collagenous fibers

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Which tissue is found in vocal cords and air passages?

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Elastic Fibers

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Elastic Fibers… (2 things)

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Flexible, bundles of microfilbrils embedded in elastin

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which support tissues in the liver?

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Reticular Fibers

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Characteristics of Reticular Fibers (3 things)

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1-thin collagenous fibers
2- highly branched
3- form supportive networks

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Which connective tissue binds skin to structures?

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Loose CT

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Loose connective tissue mainly consists of… (2)

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Collagenous tissues and fibroblasts

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Elastic fibers are found in what other connective tissues?..(2)

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Loose and Dense CT

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Which is found between muscles and beneath most epithelium? (2)

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Loose Connective Tissue

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Which CT has nuclei on side?

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Adipose Tissue

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Which CT consists of a lot of fat?

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Adipose- Thus an empty space

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Where is Adipose Tissue found?

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Beneath skin, behind eyes, around kidney/heart

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What are three functions of Adipose tissue?

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Cushioning, insulating, and storing fats

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Which CT is found in ligaments, tendons, and dermis?

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Dense CT

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Few fibroblasts, elastic fibers, and packed collagenous fibers are found in which CT?

A

Dense CT

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Elastic Connective Tissues are found… (3)

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Between vertebrae, (Walls of arteries, airways, heart), back

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Elastic Connective Tissues have many…(2)

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Fibroblasts and elastic fibers

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