Connective Tissues Functions

Question 1

Areolar function

Answer 1

Wrap and cushion organ, macrophages phagocytize bacteria, decrease inflammation, hold fluid

Question 2

Adipose function

Answer 2

Provide fuel reserve, insluate, support/protect organs

Question 3

Reticular function

Answer 3

Form Stroma to support WBCs, Mast cells, and macrophages

Question 4

Irregular tissue function

Answer 4

-Structural strength
- Tension in many directions

Question 5

Regular connective tissue function

Answer 5

-Attach bone to bone/bone to muscle
- Pull in 1 direction

Question 6

Elastic tissue function

Answer 6

Allow tissue to recoil after stretching, maintain blood flow in arteries, recoil of lungs

Question 7

Hyaline function

Answer 7

Cushion, compressive stress

Question 8

Elastic cartilage function

Answer 8

Maintain structure shape and structure

Question 9

Fibrocartilage function

Answer 9

Shock Absorbtion

Question 10

Bone function

Answer 10

Support and protect, lever for muscle, store calcium/minerals, bone marrow for blood cell formation

Question 11

Blood function

Answer 11

Transport respiratory gas, nutrients, and wastes