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FA - Connective Tissue Flashcards

1
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Name some examples of connective tissue

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Bone, ligament, fat, blood

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2
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Describe the structure and function of collagen

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Consists of protein - collagen
Resistant to tension
Arranged in bundles
Allows some flexibility as not taut

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3
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Describe some features of Elastic Fibres

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Made of Elastic
Can be stretched to 150% of relaxed length without breaking

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4
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What suffix is used to describe the immature class of cell

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Blast

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5
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WHat suffix is used to name the mature class of cell

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Cyte

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What is the function of chondroblasts

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To secrete the matrix

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What is the function of Chondrocytes

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To maintain the matrix

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What is the Matrix

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The Matrix is a non- cellular substance and is made up of ground substances and protein fibres

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What is the structure of the ground substance

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Can be fluid or solid, composed of proteogylcans and water and is amorphous

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10
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What is the purpose of the ground Substance

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It supports cells by providing a medium for substance exchange and binding cells together

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Where would Hyaline Cartilage be found

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At the ends of bones e.g. at the bottom of the femur
And it also lines joints such as the knee joint

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12
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Where would Fibrocartilage be found

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Forming discs and rings between joints e.g. the spinal chord

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13
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Name the other type of Cartilage

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Elastic Cartilage

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14
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Describe the function of Hyaline cartilage

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Covers articulai surfaces at joints
Reduces Friction,
Absorbs shock

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Describe the features of Fibrocartilage

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Has great strength, some elasticity and bundles of thick collagen fibres provide strength

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16
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Name the 2 Types of Dense connective tissue

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Dense regular
Dense irregular

17
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What is the role of Dense Regular Connective Tissue

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Provides strong attachments between structures
Provides great tensile strength in 1 direction

18
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What is the structure of dense regular connective tissues

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Collagen fibres in parallel bundles
A few elastin fibres

19
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Give examples of Dense regular connective tissue

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Ligaments - bone to bone - stabilise joints
Tendons - muscles to bone - transmits tensile load form muscle to bone

20
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What is the role of Dense irregular connective Tissue

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Provides strength in multiple directions, holds muscle together and separates muscles into functional groups

21
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What is the structure of Dense irregular connective tissue

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Collagen fibres randomly arranged, a few elastin fibres

22
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Name 2 examples of dense irregular Connective Tissue

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deep fascia - sheet of connective tissue surrounding and protecting muscles
Joint Capsule - envelope surrounding synovial joint

Functional Anatomy Y1 (16 decks)

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