Crash Course: Tissues Part 3

Front

What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

Back

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

Front

What is connective tissue primarily responsible for?

Back

Connecting, supporting, and protecting other tissues and organs.

Front

What is the extracellular matrix and what is its function?

Back

The extracellular matrix is a network of proteins and water that provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Front

What are the two main components of the extracellular matrix?

Back

Proteins (such as collagen and elastin) and water.

Front

What type of connective tissue is characterized by being avascular?

Back

Cartilage.

Front

What are chondroblasts and their role in the body?

Back

Chondroblasts are immature cells that help build cartilage in joints, nose, and ears.

Front

What is the primary function of cartilage?

Back

To provide support and flexibility to various structures in the body.

Front

What is the difference between chondroblasts and chondrocytes?

Back

Chondroblasts are immature cartilage cells that produce the extracellular matrix, while chondrocytes are mature cartilage cells that maintain the matrix.

Front

What are the three types of cartilage?

Back

Hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and fibrocartilage.

Front

What is the role of collagen in connective tissue?

Back

Collagen provides strength and structural support to connective tissues.