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Which connective tissue type is characterized by having a higher number of cells than fibers?
Which connective tissue type is characterized by having a higher number of cells than fibers?
- Loose (areolar) connective tissue (correct)
- Dense connective tissue
- Specialized connective tissue
- Elastic connective tissue
Which connective tissue is a type of specialized connective tissue?
Which connective tissue is a type of specialized connective tissue?
- Adipose tissue
- Both A and B (correct)
- Hyaline cartilage
- Blood tissue
What is the primary distinction between regular and irregular dense connective tissue?
What is the primary distinction between regular and irregular dense connective tissue?
- Type of ground substance
- Composition of collagen fibers
- Cell type predominance
- Orientation of collagen fibers (correct)
Where is loose (areolar) connective tissue typically found in the body?
Where is loose (areolar) connective tissue typically found in the body?
Which type of connective tissue is known for having more fibers than cells?
Which type of connective tissue is known for having more fibers than cells?
What is one of the primary functions of connective tissues?
What is one of the primary functions of connective tissues?
What makes up the extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissues?
What makes up the extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissues?
Which component of the extracellular matrix is a viscous, slippery substance that acts as a good lubricant?
Which component of the extracellular matrix is a viscous, slippery substance that acts as a good lubricant?
Collagen fibres are primarily composed of which type of collagen?
Collagen fibres are primarily composed of which type of collagen?
Which type of cells plays a role in the immune response within connective tissues?
Which type of cells plays a role in the immune response within connective tissues?
Which type of ground substance component helps to trap water?
Which type of ground substance component helps to trap water?
What are reticular fibres primarily composed of?
What are reticular fibres primarily composed of?
What is the origin of connective tissues in the embryo?
What is the origin of connective tissues in the embryo?
Which special stain is used to visualize reticular fibres in histology?
Which special stain is used to visualize reticular fibres in histology?
Which function is not typically associated with connective tissues?
Which function is not typically associated with connective tissues?
Which feature distinguishes elastic fibres from collagen fibres?
Which feature distinguishes elastic fibres from collagen fibres?
In what anatomical locations are elastic fibres predominantly found?
In what anatomical locations are elastic fibres predominantly found?
What is the genetic basis of Marfan Syndrome?
What is the genetic basis of Marfan Syndrome?
What appearance do fresh elastic fibres typically have?
What appearance do fresh elastic fibres typically have?
Which of the following best describes a function of reticular fibres?
Which of the following best describes a function of reticular fibres?
Which of the following tissues would likely show a high presence of reticular fibres?
Which of the following tissues would likely show a high presence of reticular fibres?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a dense parallel orientation of collagen fibers?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a dense parallel orientation of collagen fibers?
What is the main function of Loose (Areolar) Connective Tissue?
What is the main function of Loose (Areolar) Connective Tissue?
Where is Dense Irregular Connective Tissue commonly found?
Where is Dense Irregular Connective Tissue commonly found?
Which connective tissue type has a poorly vascularized structure?
Which connective tissue type has a poorly vascularized structure?
What type of connective tissue serves to connect muscles to bones?
What type of connective tissue serves to connect muscles to bones?
What is a characteristic feature of Dense Irregular Connective Tissue?
What is a characteristic feature of Dense Irregular Connective Tissue?
Which connective tissue type is responsible for immune and defense functions?
Which connective tissue type is responsible for immune and defense functions?
What is the primary component of extracellular matrix found in Dense Regular Connective Tissue?
What is the primary component of extracellular matrix found in Dense Regular Connective Tissue?
What is the primary function of collagen fibers in the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary function of collagen fibers in the extracellular matrix?
Which type of collagen is most commonly found in wounds during the early healing phase?
Which type of collagen is most commonly found in wounds during the early healing phase?
Which cells are responsible for the formation of collagen type I?
Which cells are responsible for the formation of collagen type I?
What role do macrophages play in the tissue remodeling phase of wound healing?
What role do macrophages play in the tissue remodeling phase of wound healing?
Where is collagen type IV primarily located in the body?
Where is collagen type IV primarily located in the body?
In which type of tissues is collagen type II mainly found?
In which type of tissues is collagen type II mainly found?
Which collagen type is known to help anchor the epidermis to the basal lamina?
Which collagen type is known to help anchor the epidermis to the basal lamina?
What is the sequence of cell involvement in the early stages of wound healing?
What is the sequence of cell involvement in the early stages of wound healing?
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Study Notes
General Properties and Composition of Connective Tissues
- Connective tissues are crucial for material exchange through blood vessels, supporting and binding other tissues, protection against infection and inflammation, wound healing, and regulating cell behavior.
- They originate from mesenchyme during embryonic development.
Extracellular Matrix
- The extracellular matrix (ECM) is composed of ground substances and fibers.
Ground Substances
- An amorphous gelatinous material that fills the spaces between fibers and cells.
- It consists of hyaluronic acid, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins.
- Hyaluronic acid is a viscous polysaccharide that acts as a lubricant.
- Proteoglycans are composed of a core protein and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) that trap water.
- Glycoproteins, like fibronectin, laminin, and osteopontin, act as adhesion proteins that link components of the ground substance to cells.
Fibers
- There are three main types of fibers: collagen, reticular, and elastic.
- Collagen fibers are the most abundant and provide flexibility and high tensile strength.
- Reticular fibers are fine fibrils composed of type III collagen, forming a supporting mesh framework for soft organs.
- Elastic fibers contain elastin, allowing them to stretch and recoil.
Types of Connective Tissues
- Connective tissues are classified into embryonic and mature connective tissues, with mature connective tissues further divided into loose, dense, adipose, cartilage, bone, and liquid connective tissues.
Loose (areolar) Connective Tissue
- Contains more cells than fibers.
- Found in the lamina propria, mesentery, and Wharton's jelly.
Dense Connective Tissue
- Contains more fibers than cells.
- Can be regular or irregular.
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
- Has collagen fibers arranged in random directions, providing tensile strength and elasticity.
- Located in the dermis of the skin, muscle and nerve sheaths, and large blood vessel adventitia.
Dense Regular Connective Tissue
- Has densely packed collagen fibers arranged in parallel, resisting tensile force in one direction.
- Poorly vascularized.
- Found in tendons and ligaments.
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