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Heparin plays what crucial role during inflammation?
Heparin plays what crucial role during inflammation?
- Constricting bronchioles to reduce oxygen demand.
- Directly attacking and neutralizing inflammatory agents.
- Preventing blood coagulation to ensure blood flow for oxygen, nutrient, and immune cell delivery. (correct)
- Promoting rapid blood coagulation to seal off the inflamed area.
What is the primary function of fibroblasts within connective tissues?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts within connective tissues?
- Controlling vasodilation and vasoconstriction.
- Initiating the coagulation cascade to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Secreting rigid extracellular matrix components like calcium salts.
- Secreting the non-rigid extracellular matrix, collagen, and fibers, also playing an active role in wound healing. (correct)
During the process of tissue repair after destruction, what specific function do fibroblasts perform?
During the process of tissue repair after destruction, what specific function do fibroblasts perform?
- They trigger the inflammatory response to initiate the healing cascade.
- They solely focus on secreting elastin to restore elasticity to the damaged tissue.
- They bind wound edges together and form granulation tissue. (correct)
- They differentiate into immune cells to fight off potential infections.
Elastic fibers found in connective tissues are characterized by which of the following?
Elastic fibers found in connective tissues are characterized by which of the following?
In which of the following locations are elastic fibers predominantly found?
In which of the following locations are elastic fibers predominantly found?
Which of the following is the primary function of plasma cells within connective tissue?
Which of the following is the primary function of plasma cells within connective tissue?
Adipocytes are specialized cells within connective tissue primarily responsible for which function?
Adipocytes are specialized cells within connective tissue primarily responsible for which function?
What distinguishes reticular fibers from collagen fibers despite both containing collagen fibrils?
What distinguishes reticular fibers from collagen fibers despite both containing collagen fibrils?
Macrophages play a crucial role in the immune system within connective tissues by:
Macrophages play a crucial role in the immune system within connective tissues by:
Which of the following characteristics is most important in determining the function of a tissue?
Which of the following characteristics is most important in determining the function of a tissue?
In elderly individuals, fragmentation and disintegration are most likely to occur in which type of fiber?
In elderly individuals, fragmentation and disintegration are most likely to occur in which type of fiber?
Mast cells are found in loose connective tissue and contain granules of histamine. What effect does histamine have?
Mast cells are found in loose connective tissue and contain granules of histamine. What effect does histamine have?
Consider a tissue sample that shows an elevated number of plasma cells. Which condition is most likely indicated by this observation?
Consider a tissue sample that shows an elevated number of plasma cells. Which condition is most likely indicated by this observation?
Where are reticular fibers typically found?
Where are reticular fibers typically found?
Which of the following cell types found in connective tissue is derived from myeloid stem cells?
Which of the following cell types found in connective tissue is derived from myeloid stem cells?
If a tissue sample shows a high concentration of collagen fibers with a 'banded' appearance, where would this sample most likely have been taken from?
If a tissue sample shows a high concentration of collagen fibers with a 'banded' appearance, where would this sample most likely have been taken from?
How do macrophages assist in the immune system?
How do macrophages assist in the immune system?
Which cell type is responsible for synthesizing the extracellular matrix, including collagen and elastin?
Which cell type is responsible for synthesizing the extracellular matrix, including collagen and elastin?
A researcher is studying a tissue sample and notices an abundance of adipocytes. Which of the following best describes the primary function of this tissue?
A researcher is studying a tissue sample and notices an abundance of adipocytes. Which of the following best describes the primary function of this tissue?
Where are mast cells typically found in connective tissue?
Where are mast cells typically found in connective tissue?
Following an injury, which cell type would be most actively involved in phagocytosing debris and initiating the healing process?
Following an injury, which cell type would be most actively involved in phagocytosing debris and initiating the healing process?
Flashcards
Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue
Tissues that support, connect, and separate different types of tissues and organs in the body.
Bronchiole constriction/vasodilation
Bronchiole constriction/vasodilation
Constricts bronchioles and causes vasodilation.
Heparin function
Heparin function
Prevents blood coagulation, ensuring blood flow to inflamed areas for oxygen, nutrient, and immune cell delivery.
Plasma Cells
Plasma Cells
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Fibroblasts
Fibroblasts
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Adipocytes
Adipocytes
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Elastic fibres
Elastic fibres
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Macrophages
Macrophages
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Location of Elastic fibers
Location of Elastic fibers
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Mast Cells
Mast Cells
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Mast Cell Location
Mast Cell Location
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Histamine Function
Histamine Function
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Plasma Cells Function
Plasma Cells Function
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Elastic Fibers (in Elderly)
Elastic Fibers (in Elderly)
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Reticular Fibers
Reticular Fibers
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Location of Reticular Fibers
Location of Reticular Fibers
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Collagen Fibers
Collagen Fibers
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Collagen Fibers Appearance
Collagen Fibers Appearance
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Function of Elastic Fibers
Function of Elastic Fibers
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Study Notes
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This workbook should be used with your connective tissue lecture and PowerPoint
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Complete the workbook to self-assess if you have met the learning outcomes
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By the end of this session, students should be able to:
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Outline and classify the types of connective tissue
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Name and describe the non-cellular substrate of connective tissue
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List and describe the cells of connective tissue
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List and describe the fibres of connective tissue
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State the characteristics of connective tissue
Cells of Connective Tissue
- Plasma cells are transient cells, derived from B-lymphocytes (white blood cells).
- Plasma cells are mostly found in lymph nodes
- Plasma cells enable development of immunity by producing and releasing specific antibodies into the blood and tissues
- Adipocytes, also known as fat cells, are fixed cells
- Adipocytes come from fibroblast-like cells
- Adipocytes are found in a variety of connective tissues, especially adipose tissue, existing either singly or in groups
- Adipocytes are responsible for storing lipids
- Macrophages are fixed, large, irregular immune cells, also known as histiocytes
- Macrophages develop from monocytes (white blood cells)
- Macrophages phagocytose pathogens and foreign bodies, assisting in the immune system
- Mast cells are fixed cells derived from myeloid stem cells
- Mast cells are located in loose connective tissue, such as the liver, spleen, and around blood vessels
- Mast cells contain granules of heparin and histamine
- Histamine is associated with allergic/hypersensitivity reactions, enabling constriction of bronchioles and vasodilation
- Heparin prevents coagulation of blood, which enables blood flow to affected sites of inflammation
- Fibroblasts are fixed, large cells with irregular processes, derived from primitive mesenchyme
- Fibroblasts are found in every tissue of the body
- Fibroblasts secrete non-rigid extracellular matrix, collagen, and fibers like collagen, elastin, and fibronectin
- Fibroblasts are active in wound healing, bind wounds, and form granulation tissue after tissue destruction
Connective Tissue Fibres
- Elastic fibres contain elastin
- Elastic fibers undergo changes during life and degenerate if over-exposed to sun
- Elastic fibers fragment and disintegrate in elderly
- Elastic fibres are found in dense connective tissue such as tendons, ligaments, and specialized cartilage
- Reticular fibres crosslink to form a fine network and contain collagen fibrils
- Reticular fibers are located liver, bone marrow, tissues of the lymphatic system
- Collagen fibres are 'banded' in appearance
- Collagen fibers contain collagen- amino acid, determines tissue function
- Collagen is the most abundant type of fibre in ECM (34% of total ECM)
- Collagen is located in Tendons and ligaments
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Explore the classification, non-cellular substrates, cells, and fibers of connective tissue. Learn about plasma cells, their role in immunity, and the characteristics of adipocytes. Assess your understanding of connective tissue types and their components.
