Module 4: Connective Tissue

Question 1

Connective tissue:

Answer 1

Supports body structures

Question 2

Four types of Connective Tissue:

Answer 2

1. Connective Tissue Proper
2. Cartilage
3. Bone
4. Blood

Question 3

Functions of Connective Tissue (5):

Answer 3

1. Binding and supporting
2. Protecting
3. Insulating
4. Storing Reserve Fuel
5. Transporting Substances

Question 4

Connective Tissue Proper Functions (4):

Answer 4

• Binding
• Resists tension/mechanical stress
• Fat/emergency energy storage
• Provides Reservoir for water and salts

Question 5

Connective Tissue Proper can be:

Answer 5

• Fat
• Ligaments
• Tendons

Question 6

Ligaments:

Answer 6

• Connects bone to bone

Question 7

Tendons:

Answer 7

• Connects Muscle to Bone

Question 8

6 types of Connective Tissue Proper (differ in density and fiber type):

Answer 8

1. LOOSE
   ↓ Areolar
   ↓Adipose
   ↓Reticular
2. DENSE
   ↓ Regular
   ↓ Irregular
   ↓ Elastic

Question 9

Cartilage Functions (2):

Answer 9

• Resists compression (high level of water in matrix)
• Cushions and supports body structures (in spine)

Question 10

Cartilage types:

Answer 10

1. Hyaline
2. Elastic
3. Fibrocartilage

Question 11

Bone Functions (2):

Answer 11

• Very hard -> Resists compression and tension
• Supports body structure

Question 12

Types of Bones:

Answer 12

1. Compact
2. Spongy

Question 13

Bones Contain ______ fibers, but not elastic or reticular

Answer 13

Collagen

Question 14

Blood Functions (2):

Answer 14

• Fluid tissue
• Carries O2, CO2, nutrients, wastes, and other substances (hormones)