Loose Connective Tissue

Question 1

Connective Tissue function:

Answer 1

Connect & cushion structures, organs, Store fat
Defend body from infections
Repair tissue damage

Question 2

Connextive tissue cells are NOT tightlt packed and are seperated by?

Answer 2

The matrix that consists of ground substance and protein fibers that is liquid or solid depending on the tissue

Question 3

Proteoglycans:

Answer 3

Carbohydrate molecules in the Matrix

Question 4

The matrix contains what 3 fibers?

Answer 4

Elastic
Collagen
Reticular

Question 5

Areolar Tissue

Answer 5

Is component of the Superficial Fasica found b/w skin and muscle

Around capillaries

Question 6

Adipose (Fat) Tissue:

Answer 6

Found in the Superficial Fasica

Attached to walls of interal organs

Stored as yellow bone marrow in bone cavities

Question 7

Adipose Cells

Answer 7

Packes tightly together w/ little matrix

Filled w/ mainly fat nuclei & cytoplams on side of cell

Serve as fat pads to comfort joints

Question 8

Reticular Tissue

Answer 8

Forms a supportive framework for organs in the lymphatic system

Very thin reticular fibers

Lymph nodes
Thymus
Spleen
Liver
Kindey