Flashcardizz Midterm Review - Tissue 2024

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What is connective tissue?

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Connective tissue is the tissue that protects, supports, binds together, stores fat, and produces blood cells.

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Which type of tissue supports and protects body structures and contains inorganic calcium salts?

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Bone.

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What do tendons do?

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Tendons attach muscles to bones.

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What tissue carries nutrients, waste, respiratory gases, and many other substances throughout the body?

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Blood.

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Where is cartilage found in the body?

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Cartilage is found on the ends of long bones, in the nose, trachea, larynx, and epiglottis.

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What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

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Adipose tissue stores fat and provides insulation.

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What is the role of ligaments?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones.

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What type of connective tissue is responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

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Blood.

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What is hyaline cartilage?

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Hyaline cartilage is a type of cartilage that provides support and flexibility, found in areas like the nose and trachea.

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What is the difference between dense regular and dense irregular connective tissue?

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Dense regular connective tissue has parallel collagen fibers, providing strength in one direction, while dense irregular connective tissue has fibers arranged in various directions, providing strength in multiple directions.