T. Conjuntivo Flashcards

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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.

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True

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

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Ground substance

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

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Dense irregular connective tissue

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

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

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Fat

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

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

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Reticular connective tissue

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

A

Elastic

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

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True

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

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Elastic cartilage

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

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

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

A

Osteoblasts and osteoclasts

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

20
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What is the main function of blood in the body?

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Transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products

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

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

A

White blood cells

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

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What is the main function of lymph in the body?

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Draining excess tissue fluid and transporting white blood cells

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Fill in the blank: Lymph contains lymphocytes, ____________, and proteins.
Macrophages
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What type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies in lymph?
Lymphocytes
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True or False: Tejido Conjuntivo plays a crucial role in wound healing and tissue repair.
True
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What is the process by which Tejido Conjuntivo repairs and replaces damaged tissue?
Fibrosis
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Fill in the blank: Fibrosis involves the formation of ____________ tissue.
Scar
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What are the two main types of Tejido Conjuntivo proper?
Loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue
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True or False: Loose connective tissue has a more open framework compared to dense connective tissue.
True
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Fill in the blank: Loose connective tissue is found beneath the ____________ and around blood vessels.
Skin
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What type of connective tissue is found in the dermis of the skin?
Loose connective tissue
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What is the main function of dense connective tissue?
Providing strong support and protection
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Fill in the blank: Dense regular connective tissue is found in structures that require ____________ strength in one direction.
Tensile
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What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments due to its high collagen content?
Dense regular connective tissue
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Funciones del tejido conectivo/conjuntivo
Relleno, sosten, resistencia, difusión
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Tejido conectivo laxo
Tiene pocas fibras y delgadas, habrán mas células.
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Tejido conjuntivo denso
Se caracteriza por tener alta cantidad de fibra, estas densas y gruesas, hay pocansustancia fundamental. Se ñuede clasificsr en 2 tipos, regular e irregular