Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Connective tissue provides
A
support
2
Q
extracellular matrix
A
A meshwork of proteins and molecules that surrounds the cells to support and provide structure.
3
Q
What are the 4 types of tissues?
A
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous
4
Q
Epithelium Functions
A
Protection, Secretion, Absorption
5
Q
What type of fibers does connective tissue contain?
A
Collagen
Elastic
Reticulate
6
Q
Collagen Connective Tissue
A
widespread and made of protein collagen, flexible and have high tensile strength
7
Q
Elastic Connective Tissue
A
forms a network that can be stretched, made of protein elastin, can retain their original shape and size after force is removed
8
Q
Reticulate Connective Tissue
A
made of collagen and glycoproteins, forms a delicate network, joins connective tissues together
