E2: Observing Body Tissues (II)

Question 1

Binds the cells and organs of the body together and functions in the protection, support, and integration of all parts of the body.

Answer 1

Connective tissue

Question 2

They support and connect other tissues

Answer 2

Connective tissue

Question 3

Is another major function of connective tissue, in the form of fibrous capsules and bones that protect delicate organs and, of course, the skeletal system

Answer 3

Protection

Question 4

What type of connective tissue defends the body from microorganisms that enter the body

Answer 4

Specialized Cells

Question 5

Transport of fluid, nutrients, waste, and chemical messengers is ensured by ?

Answer 5

Specialized fluid connective tissues

Question 6

Store surplus energy in the form of fat and contribute to the thermal insulation of the body

Answer 6

Adipose cells

Question 7

What are the two types of proper connective tissue

Answer 7

1. Loose connective tissue
2. Dense connective tissue

Question 8

It is reinforced by bundles of fibers that provide tensile strength, elasticity, and protection

Answer 8

Dense connective tissue

Question 9

The fibers are loosely organized, leaving large spaces in between

Answer 9

Loose connective tissue

Question 10

Provides structure and strength to the body and protect soft tissues

Answer 10

Supportive connective tissue

Question 11

What are the Supportive connective tissue?

Answer 11

1. Bone
2. Cartilage

Question 12

Various specialized cells circulate in a watery fluid containing salts, nutrients, and dissolved proteins

Answer 12

Fluid connective tissue

Question 13

What are the Fluid connective tissue?

Answer 13

1. Lymph
2. Blood

Question 14

A type of proper connective tissue which provides insulation and fuel storage

It also provides structural purposes like holding kidneys in place and keeping the eyeballs from popping out from the skull

Answer 14

Fat

Question 15

What are the three factors that differentiate connective tissues from other types of tissues?

Answer 15

1. They share a common origin. They develop from mesenchyme which is a loose and fluid type of embryonic tissue
2. Connective Tissue have different degrees of blood flow and vascularity
3. All connective tissues are mostly composed of nonliving material called the
   extracellular matrix

Question 16

It is made up of 2 components which are ground substance and fibers

Answer 16

Extracellular matrix

Question 17

A watery, rubbery, unstructured material that fills in the spaces between cells and protects the delicate cells from their surroundings

Answer 17

Ground Substance

Question 18

Anchors the ground substance

Answer 18

Proteoglycans

Question 19

Sprouts out of the Proteoglycans

Answer 19

Glycosaminoglycans

Question 20

Provide support and substance to the shapeless ground substance

Answer 20

Fibers

Question 21

What are the three types of Fibers?

Answer 21

1. Collagen Fibers
2. Elastic Fibers
3. Reticular Fibers

Question 22

Strongest and most abundant type of fiber

Answer 22

Collagen Fibers

Question 23

It is longer and thinner. Form a branching framework within the matrix and made from Elastin

Answer 23

Elastic Fibers

Question 24

Short, finer collagen fibers with extra coating of glycoprotein

Forms the delicate, sponge-like network that cradle and support the organs

Answer 24

Reticular Fibers

Question 25

What are the cells in the connective tissue?

Answer 25

1. Immature Cells (Blasts) 2. Mature Cells (Cytes) 3. Machrophages

Question 26

Stem cells that are still in the process of dividing and replicating Secrete the ground substance and fibers that form the unique matrix

Answer 26

Immature Cells (Blasts)

Question 27

Blast cells of the cartilage

Answer 27

Chondroblasts

Question 28

Blast Cells of the bones

Answer 28

Osteoblasts

Question 29

Maintains the health of the matrix built by the blasts Can revert back to their blast form if they need to repair or generate a new matrix

Answer 29

Mature Cells (Cytes)

Question 30

Big guard cells that protect and patrol the connective tissues and eat bacteria, foreign materials, and even dead cells

Answer 30

Machrophages

Question 31

Types of Connective Tissues

Answer 31

1. Proper Connective Tissues 2. Cartilage Connective Tissues 3. Bone Connective Tissues

Question 32

Uses fibroblasts

Answer 32

Proper Connective Tissues

Question 33

Uses Chondrocytes

Answer 33

Cartilage Connective Tissues

Question 34

Uses Osteocytes

Answer 34

Bone Connective Tissues

Question 35

What are the three types of loose connective tissue?

Answer 35

1. Areolar 2. Reticular 3. Adipose

Question 36

What are the three types of dense connective tissue?

Answer 36

1. Regular 2. Irregular 3. Elastic

Question 37

True or False Dense connective tissues have fewer fibers and more cells and more ground substance

Answer 37

**False**: **Loose connective tissues** have fewer fibers and more cells and more ground substance

Question 38

The most common type of loose connective tissue found all over the body just under the epithelial tissue and wrapped around the organs Made up of fibroblasts cells

Answer 38

Areolar Loose Connective Tissue Proper

Question 39

It's a Fat Tissue and mostly composed of adipocyte cells

Answer 39

Adipose Tissue

Question 40

Woven into reticular fibers and provides the soft internal framework of spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Holds the blood in place in many organs

Answer 40

Reticular Tissue

Question 41

Full of tight bundles of collagen fibers running parallel to each other. Provide great resistance to tension in one direction Found commonly in tendons and ligaments

Answer 41

Regular Dense Connective Tissue Proper

Question 42

Connects muscles to bones

Answer 42

Tendons

Question 43

Connects bones to bones

Answer 43

Ligaments

Question 44

Fibers are thicker and arranged erratically. Provide great resistance to tension in multiple directions Found under the dermis under the skin

Answer 44

Irregular Dense Connective Tissue Proper

Question 45

Connects vertebra into the spine. Makes some of the largest artery wall and provides both support and flexibility

Answer 45

Elastic Dense Connective Tissue Proper

Question 46

Doesn't have any blood or nerves

Answer 46

Cartilage Connective Tissue

Question 47

Types of Cartilage Connective Tissues

Answer 47

1. Hyaline Cartilage 2. Elastic Cartilage 3. Fibrocartilage

Question 48

Most Common Type; provides pliable support Connects the ribs to the sternum

Answer 48

Hyaline Cartilage

Question 49

More Elastic Fibers, and found in places where strength and stretchability are needed

Answer 49

Elastic Cartilage

Question 50

Dominated by thick fibers of collagen, and good at withstanding a lot of pressure Makes up the disc between the vertebrae and knee joints

Answer 50

Fibrocartilage

Question 51

Osseous tissue Calcified Connective Tissue perfect for supporting and protecting the body's various structures

Answer 51

Bone Connective Tissue

Question 52

Types of Bone Connective Tissues?

Answer 52

1. Spongy bone Tissues 2. Compact Bone Tissues 3. Blood Connective Tissue

Question 53

Typically found in the heads of long bones and inner layer of flat bones Strong but porous; uses the extra room to make bone marrow

Answer 53

Spongy bone Tissues

Question 54

Dense with no visible spaces Forms the external layer of the bone and stores calcium for bone cells to make more tissues

Answer 54

Compact Bone Tissues

Question 55

The ground substance is the blood plasma which has protein fibers floating around it Transports cells, nutrients, hormones, wastes, and other stuffs

Answer 55

Blood Connective Tissue

Question 56

What are the three types of Blood Connective Tissue?

Answer 56

1. Erythrocytes 2. Leukocytes 3. Platelets