Tri A - Specific Tissues

Question 1

Describe Collagen Fibres

Answer 1

Strong but flexible
Arranged in parallel bundles
Consists of protein collagen

Question 2

Describe Elastic Fibres

Answer 2

Strong but stretchy
Form network of fibres
consists of elastic and fibrillin

Question 3

Describe Areolar Fibres

Answer 3

Strong and elastic to support skin

Question 4

Describe Reticular Fibres

Answer 4

Support and strength
Branching networks
Made of collagen
Helps form basement membrane

Question 5

Describe Adipose Tissue

Answer 5

Insulates, protects energy store
Energy balance
High intake and low usage

Question 6

Describe Tendons

Answer 6

Fibres arranged regularly in parallel
Great strength

Question 7

Describe Elastic Tissue

Answer 7

Highly elastic

Question 8

Describe Cartilage

Answer 8

Dense network of collagen fibres and elastic fibres
Strong and resilient
Cartilage Cells - Chondrocytes - sit in lacunae
No/poor blood supply