Connective Tissues Notes Flashcards
1
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what is connective tissue?
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most diverse and abundant tissue
2
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main classes?
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- connective tissue proper
- blood-fluid connective
- cartilage
- bone tissue
3
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what are the connective tissue proper classifications?
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- loose connective tissue
- dense connective tissue
4
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what are the loose connective tissues?
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-areolar
-reticular
adipose
5
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what are the dense connective tissues?
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- regular
- irregular
- elastic
6
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DESCRIPTION; -highly vascular tissue FUNCTION; -wraps and cushions organs -holds and conveys tissue fluid -important role in inflammation -main battlefield in fight against infection LOCATION; -widely distributed under epithelia -packages organs
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AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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DESCRIPTION; -cells containing fat FUNCTION; -provides reserve food fuel -insulates against heat loss -supports and protects organs LOCATION; -under skin -around kidney -behind eyeball, abdomen, breasts
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ADIPOSE TISSUE
8
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FUNCTION;
-supports other cell types
LOCATION;
-lymph nodes
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RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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DESCRIPTION; -primarily irregularly arranged collagen fibers FUNCTION; -withstands tension -provides structural strength LOCATION; -dermis of skin -joints
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DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE
10
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DESCRIPTION; -primarily parrallel collagen fibers LOCATIONS/FUNCTION -tendon- attaches muscle to bone -ligaments- attaches bone to bone
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DENSE REGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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CHARACTERISTICS; -firm, flexible tissue -contains no blood vessels or nerves TYPES; -hyaline -elastic -fibrocartilage
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CARTILAGE
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FUNCTION; -supports and cushions LOCATION; -ends of long bones -costal cartilage of ribs -cartilage of nose
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HYALINE CARTILAGE
13
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FUNCTION; -maintains shape of structure -allows great flexibility LOCATION; -supports external ear
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ELASTIC CARTILAGE
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FUNCTION; -tensile strength and ability to absorb shock LOCATION; -intervertebral discs -discs of knee joint
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FIBROCARTILAGE
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FUNCTION; -supports and protects organs -provides levers and attachment site for muscles -stores calcium and mineral -stores fat -marrow is site for blood cell formation LOCATION; -bones
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BONE TISSUE
