Stuff i missed

Question 1

What are the 2 mechanisms of cartilage growth?

Answer 1

-Interstitial growth
-Appositional Growth

Question 2

What happens in interstitial growth?

Answer 2

chondrocytes in the cartilage matrix undergo cell division and the daughter cells produce additional matrix. CARTILAGE IS ENLARGED FROM WITHIN

Question 3

When is interstitial growth most prominent and important?

Answer 3

embryonic development-adolescence

Question 4

What happens in appositional growth?

Answer 4

Layers of the perichondrium undergo cell division. ADDING CARTILAGE LAYERS TO THE SURFACE

Question 5

Does cartilage growth ever occur in adults?

Answer 5

no. When stimulated by a growth hormone or minor injury, appositional growth could occur

Question 6

Does bone grow using interstitial method, appositional method, or both?

Answer 6

appositional only

Question 7

The most abundant connections between cells in superficial layers of the skin are _____

Answer 7

desmosomes

Question 8

How do fluid connective tissues differ from supporting connective tissues?

Answer 8

Fluid has many soluble proteins in the matrix and does not include insoluble fibers