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