Practical 1 LAB - Connective Tissues

Question 1

Areolar Tissue

Answer 1

Function
Wraps and Cushions Organs

Locations
Under epithelial tissues
Surrounding capillaries

Structure
contains all three fiber types

Question 2

Function
Wraps and Cushions Organs

Locations
Under epithelial tissues
Surrounding capillaries

Answer 2

Areolar Tissue

Question 3

Adipose Tissue

Answer 3

Function
Insulates body
Reserve fuel source
Cell contains lipids

Locations
Under skin
Around kidneys & eyes
Breasts and abdomen

Question 4

Function
Insulates body
Reserve fuel source
Cell contains lipids

Locations
Under skin
Around kidneys & eyes
Breasts and abdomen

Answer 4

Adipose Tissue

Question 5

Reticular Tissue

Answer 5

Function
Supports other cell types

Locations
Lymphatic Organs
Spleen
Lymph nodes

Question 6

Function
Supports other cell types

Locations
Lymphatic Organs
Spleen
Lymph nodes

Answer 6

Reticular Tissue

Question 7

Dense Regular Tissue

Answer 7

Function
Attaches muscle to bone
Attaches bone to bone

Location
Tendons
Ligaments

Question 8

Function
Attaches muscle to bone
Attaches bone to bone

Location
Tendons
Ligaments

Answer 8

Dense Regular Tissue

Question 9

Dense Irregular Tissue

Answer 9

Function
Withstand tension in multiple directions
Provides support

Location
Capsules of joints and organs
Dermis of the Skin

Question 10

Elastic Tissue

Answer 10

Function
Return to original shape of tissues
Maintains blood flow
Passive aid of Lungs

Location
Large arteries
Vertebral Ligaments
Bronchial tubes in Lungs

Question 11

Function
Return to original shape of tissues
Maintains blood flow
Passive aid of Lungs

Location
Large arteries
Vertebral Ligaments
Bronchial tubes in Lungs

Answer 11

Elastic Tissue

Question 12

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 12

Function
Supports and reinforces
Acts as a cushion against compression

Location
Ends of long bones
Nose, trachea, and larynx

Question 13

Function
Supports and reinforces
Acts as a cushion against compression

Location
Ends of long bones
Nose, trachea, and larynx

Answer 13

Hyaline Cartilage

Question 14

Elastic Cartilage

Answer 14

Function
Maintains shape and structure
Flexible

Location
External ear and epiglottis

Question 15

Function
Maintains shape and structure
Flexible

Location
External ear and epiglottis

Answer 15

Elastic Cartilage

Question 16

Fibrocartilage

Answer 16

Function
High tensile strength against compression
Prevents bone to bone contact

Location
Between Pubic bones
Intervertebral discs
Pads knee joint

Question 17

Function
High tensile strength against compression
Prevents bone to bone contact

Location
Between Pubic bones
Intervertebral discs
Pads knee joint

Answer 17

Fibrocartilage

Question 18

Hemopoietic/Blood

Answer 18

Function
Transport respiratory gases, nutrients and waste

Location
Blood vessels

Question 19

Function
Transport respiratory gases, nutrients and waste

Location
Blood vessels

Answer 19

Hemopoietic/Blood

Question 20

Compact Bone

Answer 20

Function
Protects the body
Provides levers for muscles
Stores Minerals

Location
Bones

Question 21

Function
Protects the body
Provides levers for muscles
Stores Minerals

Location
Bones

Answer 21

Compact Bone

Question 22

Spongy Bone

Answer 22

Function
Provide support for developing blood cells

Location
Ends of long bones

Question 23

Function
Provide support for developing blood cells

Location
Ends of long bones

Answer 23

Spongy Bone