Week 2: Connective Tissue Flashcards
What is the main function of connective tissue?
Support
What are the two types of connective tissue proper?
Loose and dense
What are the two types of fluid connective tissue?
Blood and lymph
What are the two types of supporting connective tissue?
Cartilage and bone
T/F: Connective tissue proper has a matrix of liquid.
False
T/F: Fluid connective tissue has a matrix of fibers.
False
T/F: Supporting conenctive tissue has a matrix of gel or solid
True
What are the two types of connective tissue proper cells?
Fixed and wandering
T/F: Fibroblast is a type of fixed cell that produces connective tissue fibers.
True
T/F: Fibrocystes store lipid reserves.
False
T/F: Macrophages maintain connective tissue fibers and matrix.
False
What is the function of melanocytes?
Synthesize melanin
T/F: Mesenchymal cells are a connective tissue proper cell that is wandering.
False
What is the function of mast cells?
Stimulate local inflammation
T/F: Lymphosites are a type of fixed connective tissue proper cell.
False
What are the three types of fibers associated with connective tissue?
Collagen Reticular Elastic
T/F: Collagen fibers are thicker and stronger than elastic fibers.
True
T/F: The loosening of skin over time is due to the weakness of elastic fibers.
True
What is the main function of reticular connective tissue?
Supporting framework
T/F: Erythrocytes are red blood cells.
True
T/F: Leukocytes are white blood cells.
True
T/F: Blood does not contain a plasma matrix
False
What is the gel matrix of cartilage made of?
Chondroitin sulfate
What is the solid matrix made of bone made of?
Calcium phosphate
