Tute 3 Flashcards
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Connective tissue
A
basic tissue that supports and often connects/binds the specialised tissue of the body
Composed of cells, fibres and ground substance
2
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Fibroblasts
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fibre builder, synthesis of fibres & ground substance
3
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Fibrocytes
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inactive fibroblasts
4
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Organisation
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the process of replacement of destroyed or lost tissues with scar tissue
5
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Granulation tissue
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a tissue containing newly-formed blood vessels, macrophages and fibroblasts
6
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Neovascularisation
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the development and ingrowth of new blood vessels
7
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Regeneration
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healing in which there is replacement of lost specialised cells by cells of the same type
8
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Scar tissue
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fibrous connective tissue which replaces destroyed or lost tissues
