Connective Tissues

Question 1

What is the function of connective tissues

Answer 1

structure support nutrition defence storage and repair

Question 2

Name the three categories of connective tissues

Answer 2

Fluid, connective tissue proper, supporting

Question 3

Name and describe the 6 fixed cell types of connective tissues

Answer 3

Fibroblasts = produce ct fibes
fibrocytes = maintain fibers
Fixed macrophages= phagocytosis
Adipocytes =store lipids reserve
Mesenchymalcells = ct stem cells
Melanocytes = synthesise melenin

Question 4

What does a mast cell do?

Answer 4

Stimulates inflammatory response

Question 5

What is the function of cartilage

Answer 5

Support, smooth sliding surface for joints, model , growth and intervebral cusioning

Question 6

what do chondrocytes do?

Answer 6

they are cartilage

Question 7

is bone or cartilage vascular

Answer 7

bone

Question 8

name the two types of ossification

Answer 8

Intramembranous and endochondral

Question 9

Namethe two types of bone growth

Answer 9

Longitudinal and appositional

Question 10

List the steps of intramembranous bone growth

Answer 10

vascularization & mesenchymal proliferation

evolution of osteoprogenitor cells

evolution of osteoblasts

bone matrix laid down (osteoid)

osteocytes develop + mineralization

appositional growth on bone spicules

Question 11

What does stresses do for bone?

Answer 11

strengthens it

Question 12

What does parathyroid hormone do to bones

Answer 12

Increases osteoclast activity

Question 13

What does calcitonin do for bones

Answer 13

Increases osteoblast activity

Question 14

What does vitamin D do?

Answer 14

It is required for calcium absorbtion

Question 15

What are the functions of bone?

Answer 15

Support.Protection, movement, hematopoiesis and ion storage

Question 16

What are the components of synovial joints

Answer 16

articular cartilage, articular capsule, synovial membrane synovial fluid