Week 2 Lecture Flashcards
bone in greek is…
osto!
what are the 3 basic components of connective tissue?
- specialized cells
- extracellular protein fibers
- ground substance (fluid)
what 2 components make up the matrix?
extracellular protein fibers and ground substance (fluid)
what are the main functions of connective tissue
structural framework of the body
transports fluids
stores energy
protects organs
surrounds supports and connects other tissues
defends the body from microorganisms
what are the three types of connective tissue?
connective tic cue proper
fluid connective tissue
supporting connective tissue
what are fixed cells
stationary cells involved with local maintenance repair and energy storage
what are wandering cells
repair and defend damaged tissues
what are the three types of loose connective tissue?
areolar tissue
adipose tissue
reticular tissue
what is the function of dense regular connective tissue, and where is it located?
provides firm attachment; conducts pull of muscles
located between skeletal muscles and skeletal and between bones or stabilizing positions of internal organs
what is the function of irregular connective tissue? where is it located?
provides strength to resist forces applied from many directions
located in capsules of visceral organs, nerve and muscle sheaths
what are supportive connective tissue functions?
support
smooth sliding surfaces
resists compressive forces
model for future bones
intervertebral cushioning
what are the steps of appositional growth?
- cells in perichondrium differentiate into chondroblasts
- chondroblasts secrete new matrix
- new matrix enlarges & chondroblasts differentiate into chondrocytes
interstitial growth
- chondrocytes divide in a lacuna surrounded by matrix
- daughter cells secrete matrix. cells move apart creating cartilage from within
what are the three types of cartilage
hyaline
elastic
fibrous
what is the function of hyaline cartilage?
tough and flexible (weakest)
reduces friction between bony surfaces
where is hyaline cartilage located?
between tips of ribs and bones of sternum supporting the larynx, trachea, bronchi
what are some histological facts about hyaline cartilage?
hard to see collagen fibers because they are tightly packed
the matrix is translucent
what is the function of elastic cartilage?
provides support, tolerates distortion and returns to original shape
where is elastic cartilage located?
auditory canal
epiglottis
larynx
what are some histological facts about elastic cartilage?
cells are closely packed together and visible between the chondrocytes
elastic fibers in matrix, chondrocytes in lacunae