Connective Tissues Flashcards
Fibroblast.
Common, large, star shaped
Mast cell
Large, located near blood vessels, releases heparin and histamine
Macrophage
White blood cells, phagocytosis
3 types of fibers
Collagenous, elastic, reticular
Loose (areolar)
Thin membranes, throughout body
Bonds skin to organs, fills space between muscles
Contains elastic and collage nous fibers
Adipose
Fat
Many cells squish together..
muscles abdominal eyeballs heart kidney joint organs
Insulates
Stores energy
Hyaline
Common
In nose, bone ends, rings of respiratory tract,
Elastic
Dense flexible
In ears and larynx
Fibro cartilage
Tough, shock absorber
Vertebrae, knees, pelvis
Bone
Rigid material of mineral salts
Blood
Exchange system between tissues
maintains homeo
Connective tissue functions
Bond structures, provide support/protection, store fat
Consists of fibers and ground
