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T. Conjuntivo Flashcards

1
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What is the main function of Tejido Conjuntivo?

A

Support and connect tissues and organs in the body

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True or False: Tejido Conjuntivo is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue type in the body.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: Tejido Conjuntivo is composed of cells, fibers, and ____________.

A

Ground substance

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4
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What are the two main types of fibers found in Tejido Conjuntivo?

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Collagen fibers and elastic fibers

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What is the most abundant protein in the human body, found in abundance in Tejido Conjuntivo?

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Collagen

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6
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Which type of Tejido Conjuntivo is responsible for providing strength and support to tissues?

A

Dense irregular connective tissue

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7
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What type of cells are responsible for producing the fibers and ground substance in Tejido Conjuntivo?

A

Fibroblasts

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True or False: Adipose tissue is a type of loose connective tissue.

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True

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9
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Fill in the blank: Adipose tissue is specialized for ____________ storage.

A

Fat

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10
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What type of Tejido Conjuntivo is found in tendons and ligaments?

A

Dense regular connective tissue

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What is the function of reticular connective tissue?

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Supporting the walls of internal organs like the liver and spleen

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12
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What type of Tejido Conjuntivo is found in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen?

A

Reticular connective tissue

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13
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Fill in the blank: Elastic connective tissue contains abundant ____________ fibers.

A

Elastic

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14
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True or False: Cartilage is avascular, meaning it does not have a blood supply.

A

True

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15
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What type of Tejido Conjuntivo is found in the external ear and larynx?

A

Elastic cartilage

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16
Q

What type of cells are responsible for maintaining the matrix of cartilage in Tejido Conjuntivo?

A

Chondrocytes

17
Q

Fill in the blank: Bone is a type of ____________ tissue.

A

Connective

18
Q

What type of cells are responsible for bone formation and resorption in Tejido Conjuntivo?

A

Osteoblasts and osteoclasts

19
Q

True or False: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.

A

True

20
Q

What is the main function of blood in the body?

A

Transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products

21
Q

Fill in the blank: Blood consists of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and ____________.

A

Platelets

22
Q

What type of cells are responsible for defending the body against infections in blood?

A

White blood cells

23
Q

True or False: Lymph is a type of connective tissue.

A

True

24
Q

What is the main function of lymph in the body?

A

Draining excess tissue fluid and transporting white blood cells

25
Q

Fill in the blank: Lymph contains lymphocytes, ____________, and proteins.

A

Macrophages

26
Q

What type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies in lymph?

A

Lymphocytes

27
Q

True or False: Tejido Conjuntivo plays a crucial role in wound healing and tissue repair.

A

True

28
Q

What is the process by which Tejido Conjuntivo repairs and replaces damaged tissue?

A

Fibrosis

29
Q

Fill in the blank: Fibrosis involves the formation of ____________ tissue.

A

Scar

30
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What are the two main types of Tejido Conjuntivo proper?

A

Loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue

31
Q

True or False: Loose connective tissue has a more open framework compared to dense connective tissue.

A

True

32
Q

Fill in the blank: Loose connective tissue is found beneath the ____________ and around blood vessels.

A

Skin

33
Q

What type of connective tissue is found in the dermis of the skin?

A

Loose connective tissue

34
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What is the main function of dense connective tissue?

A

Providing strong support and protection

35
Q

Fill in the blank: Dense regular connective tissue is found in structures that require ____________ strength in one direction.

A

Tensile

36
Q

What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments due to its high collagen content?

A

Dense regular connective tissue

37
Q

Funciones del tejido conectivo/conjuntivo

A

Relleno, sosten, resistencia, difusión

38
Q

Tejido conectivo laxo

A

Tiene pocas fibras y delgadas, habrán mas células.

39
Q

Tejido conjuntivo denso

A

Se caracteriza por tener alta cantidad de fibra, estas densas y gruesas, hay pocansustancia fundamental. Se ñuede clasificsr en 2 tipos, regular e irregular

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