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Histology – Connective tissue Flashcards

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What are the 4 classes of connective tissue?

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  1. Connective tissue proper
  2. Cartilage
  3. Bone
  4. Blood
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What is mesenchyme ?

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It is the embryonic tissue from which all connective tissue are derived from.

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Name the characteristics of connective tissue

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  1. They all derive from the same embryonic tissue
  2. Few cells
  3. Extracellular matrix
  4. Rich in blood vessels or no vessels
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Name the functions of connective tissue

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  1. Connect and support other tissues
  2. Protection
  3. Insulation and energy storage
  4. Transportation
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Cell type of connective tissue proper

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Fibroblasts/cytes

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Cell type of cartilage

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Chondroblasts/cytes

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Cell type of bones

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osteoblasts/cytes

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Cell type of blood

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Hematopoietic stem cells

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What is ground substance?

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  • Secreted by fibroblasts
  • Polysaccharides and proteins
  • Unstructured; extracellular space filler
  • The texture varies: fluid to solid
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What are the 3 connective tissue fibers?

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  1. Collagen fibers
  2. Elastic fibers
  3. Reticular fibers
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Where do fibers come from?

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fibroblast

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What is loose areolar connective tissue

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A layer of connective tissue underneath the skin, it contains cell types and fibers. It connects and support, it also allows nutrient exchange

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What is adipose tissue?

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  • Mostly fat storage cells (adipocytes)

* Supports, insulates and provides energy

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What are dense regular connective tissue?

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Tendons (connects muscles to bones)

Ligaments (connects bones to bones)

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Where are dense elastic connective tissue found?

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Found in walls of arteries

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Name the characteristics of cartilage

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  • Flexible and resistant
  • No blood vessel
  • Lacunae (cavities)
  • Invisible collagen fibers
  • Some elastic fibers
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Explain the difference between hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage

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Hyaline cartilage- short collagen fibers, supports and cushions, found in the nose and at the end of long bones.

Elastic cartilage- contains both collagen and elastic fibers, supports and is flexible, found in the ears.

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Name the characteristics of bones

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  • Lacunae (cavities)
  • Rich in blood vessels
  • Support and protect
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Name the characteristics of blood

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  • Red Blood Cells and White Blood Cells
  • Fibers are soluble
  • Their function is transportation

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