Histology - Connective Tissue (A2)

Question 1

connective tissue is the most… distributed tissue

Answer 1

…diverse, abundant, and widely distributed tissue

Question 2

name the three basic components of all connective tissue types

Answer 2

cells, protein fibers, and ground substance

Question 3

each type of connective tissue contains specific types of cells, give 3 examples

Answer 3

fat- adipocytes
cartilage- chondrocytes
bone- osteocytes

Question 4

most connective tissues contain protein fibers throughout; the type and abundance determine extent of strength and support. name the three types.

Answer 4

collagen fibers
elastic fibers
reticular fibers

Question 5

describe structure of collagen fibers

Answer 5

strong and stretch-resistant, unbranched

Question 6

describe structure of elastic fibers

Answer 6

flexible and resilient, branched

Question 7

describe structure of reticular fibers

Answer 7

form an interwoven framework that’s tough but flexible, branched

Question 8

define ground substance

Answer 8

non-living material produced by the connective tissue cells; consists of proteins, carbs and water; form the extracellular matrix