Lecture 15 Flashcards
_____________ is the most abundant and diverse tissue in the body
connective tissue
What is connective tissue derived from
embryonic mesenchyme
What are the functions of connective tissue
- binds cells into organs
- suppors/ stabilizes/ protects
- links bones to muscles
- transmits muscle forces
- transport of nutrients
What are the three classes of connective tissue
- proper
- fluid
- supporting
What are the three components of connective tissue
- Specialized cells
- protein fibers
- ground substance
______________ lay down extra cellular matrix. Immune cells
specialized cells
What are the three types of protein fibers
- collagen fibers
- elastin fibers
- reticular fibers
What is the ground substance
fill excess space
What is the purpose of collagen
strength and retention
What is the purpose of elastin
strength and recoil
What is the purpose of reticular fibers
support net
What are the three types of loose connect tissues
- areolar tissue
- adipose tissue
- reticular tissue
What is areolar tissue characterized
interstitial fluid (ground substance)
What is adipose tissue
fat tissue used for energy located under the skin and around organs
________________ fat cells
adipose
What is reticular tissue characterized
- reticular fibers
- located in organs
What are the four kinds of dense connective tissue
- irregular
- regular
- elastic
- cartilage
Where is irregular connect tissue
joint capsules, dermis
Where is regular connective tissue
tendons and ligaments
Where is elastic Connectix tissue
arteries and bronchi, some ligaments where recoil is important
** marked by elastic fibers
______________ a connective tissue with chondrocytes
cartilage
Cartilage is
avascular and anervous
What are cartilage cells
chondrocytes in lacunae
______________ characterized by glassy collagen fivers.
hyaline cartilage