Exercise 4: Connective and Supporting Tissues Flashcards
It is responsible for the production of antibodies
Plasma Cells
It mediates inflammatory and hypersensitivity reactions
Mast Cells
It is the storage of fats mainly triglycerides
Adipose Cells
They are called “permanent residents”
Fibrocytes
They are fusiform and elongated with the function of synthesizing the extracellular matrix
Fibroblasts
It is a cell in the connected tissue that is stable, long-lived, and is considered a “resident” cells
Fixed Cells
Helps in the regulation of body temperature and body weight
Brown adipose tissue
It is the main source of immune responses and it serves as the major transport system within the body
Connective Tissue
They arise primarily from the mesenchyme and remain in place within the connective tissue where they perform their function
Fixed Cells
Large blood cell, characterized by a multilobed nucleus and a lack of stained granules in the cytoplasm
Neutrophils
Large blood cell with a bilobed nucleus and large eosinophilic cytoplasmic granules that fill the cytoplasm
Eosinophil
They combat parasites by releasing cytotoxins
Eosinophil
They mediate the immune response
Lymphocytes
Strongest fiber but stretches very little
Collagenous fibers
Can recoil without deformation
Elastic fibers
They are argyrophilic
Reticular fibers
Found in and around every body structure
Areolar Connective Tissue
The nucleus and cytoplasm are pushed to the periphery; helping to reduce heat loss through the skin
Adipose tissue
Mature cartilage cells found within the lacunae
Chondrocytes
Produced and maintained by chondrocytes and chondroblasts
Cartilage Matrix
Connective tissue sheath covering hyaline and elastic cartilage
Perichondrium
Most abundant cartilage but the weakest; usually found at the ends of long bones, nose, etc.
Hyaline Cartilage
Perichordium is present and is located on the epiglottis, external ear, and auditory tubes
Elastic Cartilage
It is the strongest type of cartilage; however, it lacks pericardium. It is found on the menisci of the knee
Fibrocartilage
It is a special form of connective tissue that is rigid and hard
Bone tissue
It contains blood vessels and nerves
Haversian Canal
The basic unit of compact bone
Haversian System
Important in the constant turnover and refashioning of the bone
Osteoclasts
