Session 2: Connective Tissue Flashcards
Name the 4 different tissue types.
- Epithelium
- Connective
- Muscle
- Nerve
Name the 6 specialised connective tissues.
- Adipose
- Blood
- Bone
- Lymphatics
- Cartilage
- Haeompoietic
Name the 6 functions of CT.
- Connects
- Protects
- Transports
- Storage (adipose)
- Defence
- Wound healing
What 3 complaints make up CT proper?
- Cells
- Fibres
- Ground substance
Name the 3 types of fibres found in CT.
- Elastin
- Collagen
- Reticular (type III Collagen)
What is ground substance?
Viscous substance with a high water content. Contains many GAGs.
Describe loose connective tissue.
- lots of ground substance
- few fibres
- many cells
Describe dense tissue.
- few cells (nearly all fibroblasts)
- lots of fibres
- little ground substance
Name 3 places loose connective tissue is found.
- beneath epithelium
- surrounding small blood vessels
- associated with epithelial glands
(Places pathogens invade)
What’s the function of regular dense CT?
Withstand stress in one direction.
Name 3 locations regular dense CT is found.
- Ligaments
- Tendons
- Aponeurosis
What is the function of irregular dense CT?
Withstand stress in multiple directions
What is the role of fibroblasts within CT?
Secrete ground substance and fibres
How many types of collagen are there?
4
What is the most abundant type of collagen?
Type I (90%)