Quiz 2 - Connective Tissue proper Flashcards
1
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functions of connective tissue
A
- structural framework
- transport fluids
- protection
- support
- energy storage
- defense
2
Q
basic elements
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- specialized cells
- matrix
3
Q
matrix
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extracellular protein fibers
ground substance
4
Q
Connective tissue proper
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fixed cells
wandering cells
connective tissue fibers
ground substance
5
Q
Fixed cells
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don’t move
- mesenchymal
- fibroblasts
- fibrocytes
- fixed macrophages
- adipocytes
- melanocytes
6
Q
Wandering cells
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move
- free macrophages
- mast cells
- lymphocytes
- neutrophils & eosinophils
7
Q
connective tissue fibers
A
collagen, reticular, elastic
8
Q
collagen
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long, straight, flexible fibers; most common and strongest fibers
9
Q
reticular
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thinner than collagen, resists forces from different directions (“netting”)
10
Q
elastic
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able to stretch and recoil
11
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ground substance
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clear and viscous fluid
