CONNECTIVE TX LESSON 6

Question 1

Group of tissues which connects or binds other tissues in the body

Answer 1

Connective tissues

Question 2

Function of connective tissue

Answer 2

. Mechanical support
. medium for exchange of nutrients and waste products
. energy store and thermal installations
. defensive functions

Question 3

Consists of network of closely pack collagen fibers and elastic fibers

Answer 3

Cartilage

Question 4

It is bluish white in color it consists of fine collagen fibers and many chondrocytes

Answer 4

Hyaline cartilage

Question 5

Large fibers made of the protein collagen and are typically the most abundant fibers promote tissue flexibility

Answer 5

Collagen fibers

Question 6

Intermediate fibers made of the protein and elastin. branching fibers that allow for stretch and recoil

Answer 6

Elastic fibers

Question 7

Small delicate branch fibers that have some chemical composition of collagen

Answer 7

Reticular fibers

Question 8

Cells that permanently stay in the connective tissue

Answer 8

Resident cells

Question 9

Cells that are transient in the connective tissue

Answer 9

Visiting cell