Tissues

Question 1

Basal Lamina

Answer 1

(Basement Membrane)
Thin extracellular layer that lies underneath epithelial cells and separates them from other tissues.

Question 2

Osteocyte / Osteoblast

Answer 2

Bone cells

Question 3

Chondrocytes

Answer 3

Cells of the cartilage

Question 4

Functions of connective Tissue

Answer 4

support, binding, and attachment of other tissues, protection of organs, energy storage, and body defenses against possible pathogens.

Question 5

Histamine

Answer 5

Chemical compound released by mast cells in response to injury that causes vasodilation and endothelial permeability.

Question 6

mesenchymal cell

Answer 6

Adults stem cell from which most connective tissues are derived

Question 7

Collagen fibers

Answer 7

Flexible fibrous proteins that give connective tissue tensile strength.
Made of 3 protein subunits called tropo

Question 8

Connective Tissue Proper

Answer 8

Type of Connective tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells.

Question 9

elastic fibers

Answer 9

Fibrous protein within connective tissue that contains a high percentage of the protein elastin that allows the fibers to stretch and return to original size.

Question 10

Marfan syndrome

Answer 10

mutation in the gene that codes for this protein leading to weakened elastic fibers. People with Marfan syndrome tend to be tall and have long fingers and toes.
Often leads to a weakening of the aorta causing it to split and dissect.