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consists of cell separated by varying amounts of extracellular substance

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connective tissue

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2
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functions of connective tissue

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binding and support
protection
storing
transporting

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consists of amorphous, transparent, colorless extracellular matrix and has a high water content

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ground substance

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components of ground substance

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glycosaminoglycans
proteoglycans
glycoproteins

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5
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what is the function of collagen fiber

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to add strength to connective tissue

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dominant fiber type of in most connective tissue

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collagen fibers

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very fine, short collagen fibers that branch to form a supporting network

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reticular fiber

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give support to individual cells

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reticular fiber

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9
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have a structure similar to coiled metal bed springs

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elastic fibers

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after being stretched, it has the ability to recoil to their original shape

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elastic fiber

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11
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give the six classifications of connective tissue

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loose connective tissue
adipose tissue
dense connective tissue
cartilage
bones
blood

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12
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holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues

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loose connective tissue

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most common cells found are the fibroblast which are responsible for the production of matrix

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loose connective tissue

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14
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in which classification of connective tissue areolar lies

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loose connective tissue

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15
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main reservoir of fat in the body that found beneath the skin

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panniculus adipose

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16
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two kinds of adipose tissue

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yellow and brown adipose tissue

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has an extracellular matrix with collagen and elastic fibers but it is not a typical connective tissue because it have a very little extracellular matrix

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adipose tissue

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18
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filled with lipids

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adipose tissue

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19
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contains large fat droplets, only a small amount of cytoplasm and flattened, non centrally located nuclei

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yellow adipose tissue

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contais fat droplets of differing size, a large amount of cytoplasm, numerous mitochondria, and round centrally located nucleus

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brown adipose tissue

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21
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has a extracellular matrix that consists of densely packed fibers produced by fibroblasts

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dense connective tissue

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22
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two kinds of dense connective tissue

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dense elastic
dense irregular

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23
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jelly-like matrix containing collagen and elastic fibers and chondrocytes surrounded by a membrane called perichondrium

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cartilage

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types of cartilage

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hyaline cartilage
fibrocartilage
elastic cartilage

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abundant type of cartilage and has many function

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hyaline cartilage

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26
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covers the endof bones where bones come together to form joints

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hyaline cartilage

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27
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can withstand repeated compression

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hyaline cartilage

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28
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contains bundles of collagen in the matrix that are usually more visible under microscopy

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fibrocartilage

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29
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found in the disk between vertebrae and in some joints such asknee and temporomandibular joints

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fibrocartilage

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30
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where do elastic cartilage found

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external ears, auditory tubes and epiglottis

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31
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able to recoil to its original shape when bent

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elastic cartilage

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32
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is a hard connective tissue that consists of living cells and mineralized matrix

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bone

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33
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types of bone

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compact bone/ cortical bone
cancellous bone/spongy bone

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34
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found in the long bones and is surrounded by compact bone

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spongy bone/ trabecular/ cancellous

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characteristics of compact bone

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heavy, tough and compact in nature

36
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functions of the blood

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blood is fluid connective tissue
blood provides the body’s cell with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
blood transports nutrients and hormones
blood regulates body temperature
platelets clot blood at sites of injury
blood brings waste products to the kidney and liver
red blood cells are the most numerous living cells in blood
white blood cells protect the body from pathogens

37
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blood is composed of what

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55% plasma
45% formed elements

38
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how many percent does white blood cells and platelets have in our body

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less than 1%

39
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serves as a variety of functions, from maintaning a satisfactory blood pressure and volume to supplying critical proteins for blood clotting and immunity

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normal range of albumin

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3.4 to 5.4 g/dL ( 34 to 54 g/L)

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serves as antibodies and transport substances. it is a diverse group or protein transport various substances in the blood and primarily are involved in defense mechanism of the body

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normal range of globulin

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2.0 to 3.5 g/dL

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main protein of human blood plasma

44
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three types of plasma proteins

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albumin
globulin
fibrinogen

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types of globulins

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alpha
beta
gamma

46
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main function is to regulate the oncotic pressure of blood

47
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a type of plasma protein that is made in the liver

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fibrinogen

48
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responsible for normal blood clotting

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fibrinogen

49
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highly differentiated which functionally, are specialized for the transportation of oxygen

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red blood cells/ erythrocytes

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size of rbc

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7.2 micrometer in diameter

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size of rbc

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7.2 micrometer in diameter

52
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production of red blood cells

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erythropoiesis

53
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lifespan of rbc

54
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structure of red blood cells

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biconcave , anucleate

55
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the protein that binds oxygen and carbon dioxide

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hemoglobin

56
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number of RBC in men and women

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4.5 million per cubic millimetre (men)
4.8 million per cubic millimetre (women)

57
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cause of anemia

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low rbc count
low hemoglobin concentration
deformed RBC

58
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result of anemia

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decreased oxygen availability

59
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protect body against microorganism and remove dead cells and debris

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white blood cells

60
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other term for white blood cells

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leukocytes

61
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production of white blood cells

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hematopoiesis

62
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life span of WBC

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several hours to several days

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size of WBC

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8-20 micrometer in diameter

64
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types of white blood cell

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granulocytes
-neutrophil
-eosinophil
-basophils
agranulocytes
-lymphocytes
-monocytes

65
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most abundant leukocytes constituting 55% to 65% of the total count

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neutrophil

66
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duration of the development of neutrophil

67
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function of neutrophil

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phagocytize bacteria

68
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kill larger parasites and allergens

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eosinophil

69
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responsible for combating multicellulaar parasoites and certain infections

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eosinophil

70
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what do basophil contains of

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anticoagulant heparin (prevents blood from clotting too quickly)
vasodilator histamine ( promotes blood flow to tissues)

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how long is the development of basophils

72
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eliminate the antigen, either by releasing antibodies, cytotoxic granules or by signalling to other cells of the immune systems

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lymphocytes

73
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known as Tcells and Bcells

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lymphocytes

74
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biggest type of white blood cells in the immune system

75
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small, colorless and non nucleated

76
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how many platelets does a microliter of blood have

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150,000- 145,000 platelets per microliter of blood

77
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life span of platelets

78
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is a condition that occurs when the platelet count in your bloosd is too low

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thrombocytopenia

79
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abnormal clotting of blood in an unbroken vessel

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thrombosis

80
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refers to cell death that results from embolism

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infarction

81
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is a clot that attaches to the wall of blood vessel

82
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is the blockage of bloodflow by an embolus that lodges in a small blood vessel

83
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is a clot that comes off the wall of the blood vessel and travel in th eblood stream

84
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what are the coagulation disorders

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thrombosis
thrombus
embolus
embolism
infarction

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