Connective Tissue

Interactive Lecture

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​Connective
Tissue

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_________ tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed of primary tissues.

Multiple Select

What are the 3 main types of connective tissue? (Select all that apply).

• Connective tissue proper

• Supportive connective tissue

• Fluid connective tissue

• Nervous

  tissue

• Epithelial

  tissue

Multiple Select

Major functions of connective tissue include: (select all that apply)

• binding and support

• protecting

• storing reserve fuel

• transporting substances

• insulating

Open Ended

Study the slide. The summarize the characteristics of connective tissue in your own words.

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_______ produce fibers and ground substance in connective tissue proper

Multiple Choice

involved in forming the cartilage matrix

• fibroblasts

• chondroblasts

• osteoblasts

• hemo-cytoblasts

Match

Match the following cell types with what they produce

*Note: "gs" stands for ground substance

• fibroblasts

• chondroblasts

• hemocyto-blasts

• osteoblasts

fibers & gs of connective tissue proper

cartilage matrix

hematopoietic stem cells

bone matrix

• fibers & gs of connective tissue proper

• cartilage matrix

• hematopoietic stem cells

• bone matrix

Open Ended

What other cells may be present in connective tissue?

Open Ended

Explain the significance of mesenchyme in the development of connective tissues.

Multiple Choice

All connective tissues contain cells, ground substance, and fibers.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What is ground substance?

Multiple Choice

All of the following are in ground substance except:

• interstitial fluid

• proteoglycans

• cell adhesion proteins

• hematopoietic stem cells

Match

Match the type of fiber with its characteristics

(Hint: watch the video)

• collagen fibers

• elastic fibers

• reticular fibers

strongest and most abundant

long, thin, allow for stretch

narrow branching collagenous

• strongest and most abundant

• long, thin, allow for stretch

• narrow branching collagenous

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the characteristics of dense connective tissue proper?

• Matrix: more ground substance, fewer fibers; highly vascular

• Matrix: tightly packed fibers, more collagen fibers; less vascular than loose connective tissue

• Matrix: fewer fibers, less ground substance; highly vascular

• Matrix: loosely packed fibers, less collagen fibers; highly vascular

Open Ended

Explain the differences between loose connective tissue proper and dense connective tissue proper in terms of their matrix composition and vascularity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of areolar connective tissue?

• Contains blood vessels to serve epithelial tissues

• Provides structural support to bone

• Phagocytes destroy bacteria

• Plays a role in inflammation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of areolar connective tissue?

• Contains blood vessels to serve epithelial tissues

• Provides structural support to bone

• Phagocytes destroy bacteria

• Plays a role in inflammation

Open Ended

Identify and describe the roles of the different cell types and fibers present in areolar connective tissue.

Multiple Choice

Areolar connective tissue is located deep to most epithelial tissues and contains elastic fibers, collagen fibers, fibroblasts, and mast cells.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose connective tissue?

• Nutrient storage

• Shock absorption

• Insulation

• Production of collagen fibers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose connective tissue?

• Nutrient storage

• Shock absorption

• Insulation

• Production of collagen fibers

Open Ended

Describe the primary functions of adipose connective tissue and identify its common locations in the body.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary function of reticular connective tissue?

• Nutrient storage

• Shock absorption

• Forming a soft framework that supports many blood cells

• Providing structural support to bone

Multiple Select

Reticular tissue is commonly found:

(check all that apply)

• lymph

  nodes

• spleen

• liver

• bone marrow

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of dense regular connective tissue?

• Providing insulation and nutrient storage

• Withstanding pulling forces when tension is applied in multiple directions

• Withstanding pulling forces when tension is applied in one direction

• Supporting many blood cells in a soft framework

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Dense ______ connective tissue is primarily located in tendons and ligaments.

Multiple Choice

Dense regular connective tissue contains collagen fibers and fibroblast nuclei, and it is designed to withstand pulling forces when tension is applied in one direction.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of dense irregular connective tissue?

• Providing nutrient storage and insulation

• Withstanding pulling forces when tension is applied in one direction

• Withstanding pulling forces when tension is applied in many directions

• Supporting many blood cells in a soft framework

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Dense irregular connective tissue is commonly found in the dermis of the skin, fibrous joint capsules, perichondrium, and _________.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about cartilage?

• It is highly vascular and contains many blood vessels.

• Chondrocytes are found in the matrix of cartilage.

• The perichondrium consists of an outer layer of chondroblasts and an inner layer of dense irregular connective tissue.

• Cartilage grows only through interstitial growth.

Multiple Choice

Cartilage is avascular but surrounded by the perichondrium, which has an outer layer of dense irregular connective tissue and an inner layer of chondroblasts.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Cartilage is avascular but surrounded by the perichondrium, which has an outer layer of dense irregular connective tissue and an inner layer of chondroblasts.

• True

• False

Match

Match the following types of cartilage with their function.

• Hyaline cartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

supports, reinforces, cushions, resists

maintains shape and structure

provides tensile strength/absorbs shock

• supports, reinforces, cushions, resists

• maintains shape and structure

• provides tensile strength/absorbs shock

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of bone tissue?

• Storing fat and insulating the body

• Protecting internal organs and supporting the body

• Withstanding pulling forces from multiple direction

• Forming a soft framework that supports many blood cells

Fill in the Blank

Blood is composed of three main components: red blood cells, white blood cells, and ________.

Multiple Choice

The primary functions of blood include transporting oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and wastes, as well as providing immunity and preventing blood loss.

• true

• f

Poll

How do you feel about your understanding of connective tissues?

• Good. I feel like I'm getting it.

• OK. I think I'm starting to get it.

• Confused. What are connective tissues