(OLD) IASM 28: Connective Tissues Flashcards
Which germ layer is connective tissue originated?
Mesoderm
Are there junctions between connective tissues?
No.
What are the three types of connective tissues?
Connective Tissue Proper
Specialized Connective Tissues
Embryonic Connective Tissues
What is included in the connective tissue proper?
Name 4
Lamina Propria
Dermis of Skin
Tendon
Ligaments
What are in the specialized connective tissues?
Name 3
Cartilage and bone
Blood and haematopoietic tissues
Adipose tissues
What are in the embryonic connective tissues
Name 2
Mesenchyme
Mucous connective tissue
Proteoglycan molecules are highly charged. What is the function of this?
Holding lots of water
what are functions of the connective tissues in the body?
Name 4
Supports epithelial tissue Connect tissues or organs Protection by physical barrier formation Tissue repair Regulation of behaviour of cells by the extracellular matrix
Which type of collagen is the most abundant in human body?
Type I
where is the type I collagen in human body
Name 4
tendon
ligament
skin
bone
Which two things does a tendon connect
Muscle
Bone
What is tropocollagen made up of
Components of the 3 chains of the triple helix
Alpha 1
Alpha 1
Alpha 2
Forming a triple helix
What amino acids are tropocollagen abundant in
Name 3
Glycine
Proline
Hydroxyproline
What cells contain type I collagen
Name 2
Fibroblasts
Osteoblasts
Where is type I collagen located in the body?
Name 4
Tendon
Ligament
Dermis of skin
Bones
What cell contain type II collagen
Chondroblasts
Where is type II collagen found in body
Hyaline cartilage
what cell contain type III collagen
Fibroblasts
Where is type II collagen located in the body
Reticular fiber
What cell contain type IV collagen
Epithelial cells