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What are the expected outcomes of studying connective tissue?
What are the expected outcomes of studying connective tissue?
Describe histological characteristics, classify connective tissues, analyze photomicrographs, and correlate changes with diseases.
What is the origin of connective tissue?
What is the origin of connective tissue?
What are the functions of connective tissue?
What are the functions of connective tissue?
Support, storage, transport, defense, and repair.
The main fibers present in all connective tissues are called ______.
The main fibers present in all connective tissues are called ______.
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Connective tissue has more cells than epithelial tissue.
Connective tissue has more cells than epithelial tissue.
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What is the main constituent responsible for the gelatinous character of ground substance?
What is the main constituent responsible for the gelatinous character of ground substance?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of collagen fibers?
Which of the following is a characteristic of collagen fibers?
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The ground substance of connective tissue proper is ___ and consists mainly of water.
The ground substance of connective tissue proper is ___ and consists mainly of water.
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Which type of connective tissue stores lipids?
Which type of connective tissue stores lipids?
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Study Notes
Connective Tissue Overview
- Connective tissue originates from the mesoderm.
- Composed of fewer cells than epithelial tissue due to abundant ground substance.
- Provides support and binds various structural elements in the body.
Functions of Connective Tissue
- Support and Packing: Forms capsules around organs, tendons, ligaments, and fills spaces between organs with areolar tissues.
- Storage: Adipose tissue stores lipids; loose connective tissue stores water and electrolytes.
- Transport: Serves as a medium for nutrient and waste exchange between cells and blood supply.
- Defense: Contains phagocytes and plasma cells for immune response.
- Repair: Exhibits capacity for regeneration.
Structural Properties of Connective Tissue
- Tensile Strength: Ability to resist pulling, stretching, and tearing.
- Elasticity: Facilitates return to original shape after distortion.
- Volume: Maintained by glycoproteins and complex carbohydrates forming the ground substance.
Major Groups of Connective Tissue
- Connective Tissue Proper
- Special Types of Connective Tissue: Includes cartilage, bone, blood, and hemopoietic tissue (myeloid and lymphoid).
Composition of Connective Tissue
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Cells:
- Fixed or permanent cells produce and maintain extracellular components and store fuels.
- Wandering or mobile cells play a role in defense.
- Extracellular Matrix: Primarily composed of proteoglycans and connective tissue fibers.
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Fibers:
- Collagen: Main fibers in all connective tissues, acidophilic and provide tensile strength.
- Reticular and elastic fibers contribute to structural integrity.
Connective Tissue Proper
- Found widely throughout the body.
- Functions to envelop muscles, bind body parts, form stroma of various organs, facilitate gas exchange, and provide immune cells.
Ground Substance in Connective Tissue
- Amorphous and homogeneous, primarily consisting of water.
- Proteoglycans: Stabilize water and provide gelatinous character; composed of a core protein with glycosaminoglycans attached.
- Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs): Render ground substance acidic (e.g., hyaluronic acid as the most abundant).
- Structural Glycoproteins: Include fibrillar, fibronectin, laminin, and thrombospondin, contributing to the formation of elastic fibers.
Extracellular Fibers in Matrix
- Collagen fibers provide support and are the main fibers in connective tissues.
- Appear pink in H&E preparations and blue with Masson's Trichrome technique.
- Slightly flexible, ensuring structural integrity and resilience.
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This quiz explores the essential aspects of connective tissue, including its origin, composition, and functions in the body. It covers key properties such as support, storage, transport, defense, and repair mechanisms. Understanding these concepts is crucial for studying human anatomy and physiology.
