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Module 4 (CONNECTIVE TISSUE) Flashcards

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most abundant and most widely distributed tissue in the body

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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consists of three basic elements : cells, ground substance, and fibers

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE three basic elements

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cells, ground substance, and fibers

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connective tissue cells are separated by considerable amount of matrix

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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do not usually occur on free surfaces

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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has nerve supply except for cartilage

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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highly vascular except cartilage, tendons have scanty blood supply

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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matrix maybe fluid, semi-fluid, gelatinous or calcified. *which is usually secreted by the connective tissue cells and adjacent cells and determines the tissue quality; in blood, the matrix is fluid.

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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binds, supports and strengthens other body tissues
protects and insulates internal organs

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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compartmentalizes structures such as skeletal muscles

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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major transport system within the body

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blood

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a fluid from the connective tissue

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blood

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major site of stored energy reserves

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adipose (fat) tissue

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derived from embryonic mesodermal cell called mesenchymal cells

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS

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most common cells in the connective tissue

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FIBROBLASTS

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responsible for the synthesis of extracellular matrix components (including proteins, such as collagen and elastin.

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FIBROBLASTS

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large, flat, spindle-shaped with branching processes

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FIBROBLASTS

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targets of various growth factors. *that influence cell growth and differentiation

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FIBROBLASTS

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TWO STAGES OF ACTIVITY
OF FIROBLASTS

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Active
Quiescent

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with intense synthetic activity

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Active cell

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Has an abundant and irregularly branched cytoplasm. Nucleus is ovoid, pale-staining, with fine chromatin and a prominent nucleolus. The cytoplasm is rich in rough ER and the golgi apparatus is well developed

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Active cell

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scattered within the matrix where they are already synthesized

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Quiescent cell

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Smaller than the active fibroblast and is usually spindle shaped. Has a fewer processes; a smlaller, elongated nucleus; and more acidophilic cytoplasm with much less in rough ER.

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Quiescent cell

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DENOTION OF QUIESCENT CELL

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FIBROCYTE

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DENOTION OF ACTIVE CELL

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fibroblast

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discovered and initially characterized by their phagocytic ability.

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MACROPHAGE

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capable of engulfing bacteria and cellular debris by phagocytosis

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MACROPHAGE

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TYPES of MACROPHAGE

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Wandering
Fixed

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leave blood and migrate to infected area

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Wandering Cell

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remain in certain tissues and organs

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Fixed Cell

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are distributed throughout the body and are present in most organs. They comprise a family called “MONONUCLEAR PHAGOCYTE SYSTEM”.

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Macrophages

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All are long-living cells and may survive for months in tissues

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Macrophages

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Monocyte LOCATION and MAIN FUNCTION

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Blood

Precursor of macrophage

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MACROPHAGE LOCATION and MAIN FUNCTION

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Connective tissue, lymphoid organs, lungs, bone marrow

Production of cytokines, chemotactic factors, and several other molecules that participate in inflammation (defense), antigen processing and presentation

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KUPFFER CELL

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Liver

Same as macrophage

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MICROGLIA CELL

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Nerve tissue of the CNS

Same as macrophage

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LANGERHANS CELL

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Skin

Antigen processing and presentation

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DENDRITIC CELL

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Lymph nodes

Antigen processing and presentation

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MULTINUCLEAR GIANT CELL

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Connective tissue (fusion of several macrophages)

Segregation and digestion of foreign bodies

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Large, oval or round connective tissue cells, 20-30 um in diameter, whose cytoplasm is filled with basophilic secretory granules.

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MAST CELLS

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Abundant alongside blood vessels

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MAST CELLS

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Produce histamine. *chemical that causes small blood vessels to dilate during inflammation

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MAST CELLS

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Contain heparin to bind certain intracellular contents

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MAST CELLS

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A partial list of important molecules released from Mast Cells

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Heparin
Histamine
Serine proteases
Eosinophil and neutrophil chemotactic factors

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acts locally as an anticoagulant

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Heparin

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promotes increased vascular permeability and smooth muscle contraction

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Histamine

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attract leukocytes

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Eosinophil and Neutriphil chemotactic factors

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Release of chemical mediators stored in mast cells promote the allergic reactions.

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IMMEDIATE HYERSENSITIVITY REACTION

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activate various mediators of inflammation

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Serine proteases

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Large, ovoid cells that have a basophilic cytoplasm due to their richness in rough ER

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PLASMA CELLS

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Nucleus is generally spherical but eccentrically placed.

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PLASMA CELLS

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Secrete antibodies. *provide defense mechanism though immunity

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PLASMA CELLS

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contains a diversity of large molecules.
Influencing tissue development, migration, proliferation, shape and even metabolic functions

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ground substance

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highly hydrated, transparent complex mixture of macromolecules

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ground substance

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3 Classes of ground substance

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Glycosaminoglycans
Proteoglycans
Multiadhesive glycoproteins

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Originally called mucopolysaccharides

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GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS

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Formed by repeating disaccharide units usually composed of uronic acid and hexosamine

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GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS

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can be galactosamine or glucosamine

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HEXOSAMINE

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can be glucuronic or iduronic acid

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URONIC ACID

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The largest and most unique GAG

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hyaluronic acid (or hyaluronan)

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a viscous substance that binds cells together, lubricates joints, maintain shape of eyeball

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HYALURONIC ACID

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Composed of a core protein to which are covalently attached various numbers and combinations of the GAG.

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PROTEOGLYCANS

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They are synthesized in RER, mature in the golgi and secreted by cells by exocytosis

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PROTEOGLYCANS

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have carbohydrates attached

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MULTIADHESIVE GLYCOPROTEINS

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anchor cells in position and provide traction for the movement of cells

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MULTIADHESIVE GLYCOPROTEINS

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examples of MULTIADHESIVE GLYCOPROTEINS

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Fibronectin
Laminin

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has binding sites for collagen, certain GAGs, and integrins of cell membranes

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Fibronectin

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participates in the adhesion of epithelial cells to the basal lamina, also with binding sites. *All basal laminae are rich in _______

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Provide strength and support for tissues

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Types of Fibers

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Collagen fibers
Elastic fibers
Reticular Fibers

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Very tough and resistant to pulling yet allow some flexibility of the tissue
Occur in bundles made of many tiny fibrils parallel to one an other

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COLLAGEN FIBERS

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Consists of protein collagen /9most abundant protein in the body, 25% of total protein)
Found in bones, cartilages, tendons, and ligaments

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COLLAGEN FIBERS

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Smaller in diameter than collagen
Branched and joined together to form network within tissue

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ELASTIC FIBERS

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Contains protein elastin
Can be stretched upto 150% of their relaxed strength without breaking
Found in skin, blood vessel wall, lung tissue

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ELASTIC FIBERS

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Consists of protein collagen and coating of glycoprotein

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RETICULAR FIBERS

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Provide support in the walls of blood vessels and form network around fat cells, nerve fibers, skeletal and smooth muscle cells

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RETICULAR FIBERS

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Thinner than collagen fibers and form branching networks
Help form the basement membrane

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RETICULAR FIBERS

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Types of Connective Tissue

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Embryonic Connective Tissue
Adult Connective Tissue

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Types of Embryonic Connective Tissue

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Mesenchyme
Mucus Connective Tissue

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Types of Adult Connective Tissue

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Loose CT (Areolar)
Dense CT
Specialized CT

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Types of Dense CT

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Elastic CT
Irregular CT
Regular CT

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Types of Specialized CT

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Reticular CT
Adipose CT

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Primarily present in the embryo or fetus

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EMBRYONIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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developing human from pregnancy to first two months of pregnancy

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developing human from third month of pregnancy until birth

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irregularly shaped mesenchymal cells embedded in a semifluid ground substance that contains delicate reticular fibers

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MESENCHYME

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star-shaped cells embedded in a viscous, jelly-like ground substance that contains fine collagen fibers

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MUCUS CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Location : deep to skin and along developing bones of embryo, some found in adult especially along blood vessels

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MESENCHYME

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Function : forms all other kinds of connective tissue

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MESENCHYME

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Location : umbilical cord of fetus
Function : support

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MUCUS CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Fibers are loosely woven and has many cells

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LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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consists of fiber (collagen, elastic, reticular) and several kinds of cells embedded in semi-fluid ground substance

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AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Location : subcutaneous layer of skin, superficial regions of dermis, mucus membranes, blood vessels, nerves and around body organs

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AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Function : strength, elasticity, support

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AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Contains numerous, thicker and densely packed fibers but fewer cells

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DENSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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matrix looks shiny white, consists of predominantly collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles, fibroblasts present in rows between bundles

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DENSE REGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Location : forms tendons, most ligaments and aponeuroses (sheet-like tendons that attach muscle to muscle or muscle to bone) and corneal stroma

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DENSE REGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Function : provides strong attachments between various structures

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DENSE REGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE`

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consists of predominantly collagen fibers, few fibroblasts

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DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Location : dermis of skin, perichondrium (membrane around cartilage), periosteum (around bone), joint capsules, dura mater (outer membrane of the brain), heart valves, membrane capsules around various organs (kidneys, liver, testes)

Function : provides strength

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DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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consists of freely branching elastic fibers, fibroblasts present between fibers

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ELASTIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Location : lung tissue, walls of elastic arteries, trachea, bronchial tubes, vocal cords, suspensory ligament of penis

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ELASTIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Function : allow stretching of various organs

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ELASTIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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consists of adipocytes (cells that store triglycerides) in large central area in the cytoplasm, nuclei are peripherally located

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ADIPOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Location : subcutaneous layer of skin, around heart and kidneys, yellow bone marrow, around joints and behind eyeball

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ADIPOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Function : reduces heat loss through skin, serves as an energy reserve, supports and protects

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ADIPOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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network of interlacing reticular fibers

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RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Location : framework of liver, spleen and lymph nodes; red bone marrow

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RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Function : forms stroma of organs, binds together smooth muscle tissue

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RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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Capable of enduring more stress to its collagen fibers

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CARTILAGE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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cells of mature cartilage, occur in singly or in groups among spaces called lacunae

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CHONDROCYTES

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consists of bluish white and shiny ground substances with fine collagen fibers, numerous chondrocytes

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HYALINE CARTILAGE

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Location : ends of long bones, anterior ends of ribs, nose, parts of larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchial tubes, embryonic skeleton

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HYALINE CARTILAGE

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consists of chondrocytes scattered among bundles of collagen fibers

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FIBROCARTILAGE

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Function : provides smooth surfaces for movement at joints flexibility and support

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HYALINE CARTILAGE

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Location : pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs, cartilage pads ok knees

Function : support and fusion

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FIBROCARTILAGE

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consists of chondrocytes located in a threadlike network of elastic fibers

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ELASTIC CARTILAGE

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Location : epiglottis, external ear, Eustachian tube

Function : gives support and maintains shape

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ELASTIC CARTILAGE

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Comprise the skeletal system

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Cartilage, joints and bone tissue

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Types of Bone Tissue

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Compact Bones
Spongy Bones

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consists of osteons (haversian system) that contain lamellae, lacunae, osteocytes, canaliculi, and central canal

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Compact Bone

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consists of thin plates called trabecullae, spaces between trabeculae are filled with red bone marrow

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Spongy Bones

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Location : various bones of the body

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BONE (OSSEOUS) TISSUE

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Function : support, protection, storage, house blood-forming tissues, act with muscle tissue to facilitate movement

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BONE (OSSEOUS) TISSUE

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Connective tissue with fluid matrix called plasma which contains suspended materials known as blood cells

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VASCULAR TISSUE (BLOOD)

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consists of plasma and formed elements (blood cells)

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VASCULAR TISSUE (BLOOD)

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Location : within blood vessels

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VASCULAR TISSUE (BLOOD)

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Function : RBC transport respiratory gases ; WBC involved in phagocytosis, allergic reaction and immunity; platelets are essential for blood clotting

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VASCULAR TISSUE (BLOOD)

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