lesson 2- connective tissues Flashcards
name the functions of ct
-connects tissues
-binds and supports
-protects
-insulates
-all derived from a cell layer in the embryo called mesenchyme
what are ct’s surrounded by?
ground substance
name the ct which is fat
adipose
name an example of loose ct
areolar
what is the function of areolar?
supports, binds, holds fluids and can act in defence
what is the function of cartilage
support and protect
after rolling fat, why is there oily remains?
dead cells burst and lipids are released.
name the fat cell
adipose
what is found in an adipose cell?
many cells (adipocytes), some ground substance and some fibres (collagen and elastic) in the extracellular matrix
how and why does fascia differ to fat?
fascia is more tough as it contains more tough, dense irregular fibres which are crosshatched. It also contains fewer cells and ground substance.
name the cell type of cartilage.
chondroplast
name the cell type of loose ct, tendons, ligaments
fibroblast
name the cell type of bone
osteoblast
give examples of where the cell chondroblasts are found
cartilage
where is osteoblasts found
bone
where is fibroblasts found
loose ct, tedons, ligaments
what do all cell types have in common?
the end of the name is ‘blast’
what is ground substance made up of?
-proteogylcans
-glycoaminoglycans