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Week 2: Connective Tissue Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main function of connective tissue?

A

Support

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2
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What are the two types of connective tissue proper?

A

Loose and dense

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3
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What are the two types of fluid connective tissue?

A

Blood and lymph

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4
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What are the two types of supporting connective tissue?

A

Cartilage and bone

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5
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T/F: Connective tissue proper has a matrix of liquid.

A

False

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T/F: Fluid connective tissue has a matrix of fibers.

A

False

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7
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T/F: Supporting conenctive tissue has a matrix of gel or solid

A

True

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8
Q

What are the two types of connective tissue proper cells?

A

Fixed and wandering

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9
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T/F: Fibroblast is a type of fixed cell that produces connective tissue fibers.

A

True

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10
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T/F: Fibrocystes store lipid reserves.

A

False

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11
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T/F: Macrophages maintain connective tissue fibers and matrix.

A

False

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12
Q

What is the function of melanocytes?

A

Synthesize melanin

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13
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T/F: Mesenchymal cells are a connective tissue proper cell that is wandering.

A

False

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14
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What is the function of mast cells?

A

Stimulate local inflammation

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15
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T/F: Lymphosites are a type of fixed connective tissue proper cell.

A

False

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16
Q

What are the three types of fibers associated with connective tissue?

A

Collagen Reticular Elastic

17
Q

T/F: Collagen fibers are thicker and stronger than elastic fibers.

A

True

18
Q

T/F: The loosening of skin over time is due to the weakness of elastic fibers.

A

True

19
Q

What is the main function of reticular connective tissue?

A

Supporting framework

20
Q

T/F: Erythrocytes are red blood cells.

A

True

21
Q

T/F: Leukocytes are white blood cells.

A

True

22
Q

T/F: Blood does not contain a plasma matrix

A

False

23
Q

What is the gel matrix of cartilage made of?

A

Chondroitin sulfate

24
Q

What is the solid matrix made of bone made of?

A

Calcium phosphate

25
Q

What is the type of cartilage that is found mostly in the body?

A

Hyaline

26
Q

Where can you expect to find elastic cartilage?

A

Ear

27
Q

What is bone connective tissue made of?

A

Osteons

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