Lecture 3 - Connective Tissue Flashcards
make up the connecting or supporting framework for most of the organs of the body
connective tissues
A specialized cell type that functions to store energy in the form of lipid and provide insulation
adipose
The main type of protein that forms the non-cellular component of connective tissue
collagen
very similar to hyaline cartilage, a type of flexible cartilage primarily located in the ear and nose
elastic cartilage
Type of connective tissue fiber that provides connective tissue with the ability to stretch
elastin
Elongated or spindle shaped with a scant amount of cytoplasm that are the primarily source of collagen precursor proteins
fibroblasts
A type of cartilage that has a higher collagen content that gives it a tougher nature than hyaline cartilage
fibrocartilage
The primary type of connective tissue found in the body that is predominantly formed from collagen
fibrous connective tissue
The most common type of cartilage seen primarily on joint surfaces.
hyaline cartilage
A subtype of collagen which are delicate and unorganized. Acts as a meshwork to hold the cells of an organ together.
reticulin
In contrast to epithelia, connective tissue is sparsely populated by cells and contains an extensive extracellular matrix consisting of?
protein fibers
proteoglycans
glycoproteins
Give the major functions of connective tissues.
provide structural and mechanical support for other tissues, and to mediate the exchange of nutrients and waste between the circulation and other tissues
two principal components of CT
extracellular matrix and variety of supporting cells
three distinguishing types of extracellular fibers:
collagenous, elastic, reticular
It is about 25% of the body’s protein (most abundant type). In fresh tissue they have a glistening white appearance making them known as white fibers
collagenous fibers
They have also a high tensile strength and thus can be stretched to 5% of their original length. For example, tendons, ligaments, deep layer of the skin(dermis), capsules
collagenous fibers
collagen found in placental basal laminae, tendon, and muscle sheaths
TYPE V
collagen found in basal laminae of epithelia
TYPE IV
collagen found in reticular fibers, healing wounds, smooth muscle, and fetal skin.
TYPE III