Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anaphy > connective tissues > Flashcards

connective tissues Flashcards

1
Q

consists of cell separated by varying amounts of extracellular substance

A

connective tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

functions of connective tissue

A

binding and support
protection
storing
transporting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

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

A

ground substance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

components of ground substance

A

glycosaminoglycans
proteoglycans
glycoproteins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is the function of collagen fiber

A

to add strength to connective tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

dominant fiber type of in most connective tissue

A

collagen fibers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

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

A

reticular fiber

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

give support to individual cells

A

reticular fiber

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

have a structure similar to coiled metal bed springs

A

elastic fibers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

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

A

elastic fiber

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

give the six classifications of connective tissue

A

loose connective tissue
adipose tissue
dense connective tissue
cartilage
bones
blood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

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

A

loose connective tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

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

A

loose connective tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

in which classification of connective tissue areolar lies

A

loose connective tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

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

A

panniculus adipose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

two kinds of adipose tissue

A

yellow and brown adipose tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

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

A

adipose tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

filled with lipids

A

adipose tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

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

A

yellow adipose tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

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

A

brown adipose tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

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

A

dense connective tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

two kinds of dense connective tissue

A

dense elastic
dense irregular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

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

A

cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

types of cartilage

A

hyaline cartilage
fibrocartilage
elastic cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

abundant type of cartilage and has many function

A

hyaline cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

covers the endof bones where bones come together to form joints

A

hyaline cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

can withstand repeated compression

A

hyaline cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

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

A

fibrocartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

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

A

fibrocartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

where do elastic cartilage found

A

external ears, auditory tubes and epiglottis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

able to recoil to its original shape when bent

A

elastic cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

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

A

bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

types of bone

A

compact bone/ cortical bone
cancellous bone/spongy bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

found in the long bones and is surrounded by compact bone

A

spongy bone/ trabecular/ cancellous

35
Q

characteristics of compact bone

A

heavy, tough and compact in nature

36
Q

functions of the blood

A

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
Q

blood is composed of what

A

55% plasma
45% formed elements

38
Q

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

A

less than 1%

39
Q

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

A

plasma

40
Q

normal range of albumin

A

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

41
Q

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

A

globulins

42
Q

normal range of globulin

A

2.0 to 3.5 g/dL

43
Q

main protein of human blood plasma

A

albumin

44
Q

three types of plasma proteins

A

albumin
globulin
fibrinogen

45
Q

types of globulins

A

alpha
beta
gamma

46
Q

main function is to regulate the oncotic pressure of blood

A

albumin

47
Q

a type of plasma protein that is made in the liver

A

fibrinogen

48
Q

responsible for normal blood clotting

A

fibrinogen

49
Q

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

A

red blood cells/ erythrocytes

50
Q

size of rbc

A

7.2 micrometer in diameter

51
Q

size of rbc

A

7.2 micrometer in diameter

52
Q

production of red blood cells

A

erythropoiesis

53
Q

lifespan of rbc

A

120 days

54
Q

structure of red blood cells

A

biconcave , anucleate

55
Q

the protein that binds oxygen and carbon dioxide

A

hemoglobin

56
Q

number of RBC in men and women

A

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

57
Q

cause of anemia

A

low rbc count
low hemoglobin concentration
deformed RBC

58
Q

result of anemia

A

decreased oxygen availability

59
Q

protect body against microorganism and remove dead cells and debris

A

white blood cells

60
Q

other term for white blood cells

A

leukocytes

61
Q

production of white blood cells

A

hematopoiesis

62
Q

life span of WBC

A

several hours to several days

63
Q

size of WBC

A

8-20 micrometer in diameter

64
Q

types of white blood cell

A

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

65
Q

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

A

neutrophil

66
Q

duration of the development of neutrophil

A

6-9 days

67
Q

function of neutrophil

A

phagocytize bacteria

68
Q

kill larger parasites and allergens

A

eosinophil

69
Q

responsible for combating multicellulaar parasoites and certain infections

A

eosinophil

70
Q

what do basophil contains of

A

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

71
Q

how long is the development of basophils

A

3-7 days

72
Q

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

A

lymphocytes

73
Q

known as Tcells and Bcells

A

lymphocytes

74
Q

biggest type of white blood cells in the immune system

A

monocytes

75
Q

small, colorless and non nucleated

A

platelets

76
Q

how many platelets does a microliter of blood have

A

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

77
Q

life span of platelets

A

8-12 days

78
Q

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

A

thrombocytopenia

79
Q

abnormal clotting of blood in an unbroken vessel

A

thrombosis

80
Q

refers to cell death that results from embolism

A

infarction

81
Q

is a clot that attaches to the wall of blood vessel

A

thrombus

82
Q

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

A

embolism

83
Q

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

A

embolus

84
Q

what are the coagulation disorders

A

thrombosis
thrombus
embolus
embolism
infarction

Anaphy (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions