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What is the primary function of hemidesmosomes?
What is the primary function of hemidesmosomes?
Which of the following best describes cilia?
Which of the following best describes cilia?
Which type of epithelium is characterized by a single layer of flattened cells?
Which type of epithelium is characterized by a single layer of flattened cells?
What distinguishes pseudostratified epithelium from simple epithelium?
What distinguishes pseudostratified epithelium from simple epithelium?
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Which epithelial type is primarily involved in secretion and absorption?
Which epithelial type is primarily involved in secretion and absorption?
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Where would you typically find simple cuboidal epithelium?
Where would you typically find simple cuboidal epithelium?
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What occurs in stratified epithelium as cells move towards the surface?
What occurs in stratified epithelium as cells move towards the surface?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of simple squamous epithelium?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of simple squamous epithelium?
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What distinguishes epithelial tissue from connective tissue?
What distinguishes epithelial tissue from connective tissue?
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Which characteristic is true regarding the polarity of epithelial cells?
Which characteristic is true regarding the polarity of epithelial cells?
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What is the primary function of gap junctions in epithelial tissue?
What is the primary function of gap junctions in epithelial tissue?
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How are epithelial cells classified?
How are epithelial cells classified?
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What is NOT a component of the junctional complexes found in epithelial cells?
What is NOT a component of the junctional complexes found in epithelial cells?
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What is the source of nourishment for epithelial cells?
What is the source of nourishment for epithelial cells?
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What is the primary role of the basal layer of epithelial tissue?
What is the primary role of the basal layer of epithelial tissue?
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What structure helps epithelial cells resist mechanical stresses and maintain their integrity?
What structure helps epithelial cells resist mechanical stresses and maintain their integrity?
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What percentage of the corneal thickness is made up by the corneal stroma?
What percentage of the corneal thickness is made up by the corneal stroma?
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Which type of collagen is predominantly found in the corneal stroma?
Which type of collagen is predominantly found in the corneal stroma?
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Where is dense irregular connective tissue primarily located in the human body?
Where is dense irregular connective tissue primarily located in the human body?
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Which of the following statements about Tenon’s Capsule is correct?
Which of the following statements about Tenon’s Capsule is correct?
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What is a primary function of white adipose tissue?
What is a primary function of white adipose tissue?
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Which type of adipose tissue is more closely linked to metabolic disorders and diseases?
Which type of adipose tissue is more closely linked to metabolic disorders and diseases?
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What is the primary component responsible for the hardness of bone?
What is the primary component responsible for the hardness of bone?
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Which type of cells are primarily responsible for the formation of bone?
Which type of cells are primarily responsible for the formation of bone?
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What is the primary role of Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary role of Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the extracellular matrix?
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Which of the following statements about Type I collagen is true?
Which of the following statements about Type I collagen is true?
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What distinguishes Type III collagen from other collagen types?
What distinguishes Type III collagen from other collagen types?
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Fibronectin plays a critical role in the extracellular matrix by:
Fibronectin plays a critical role in the extracellular matrix by:
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Which of the following accurately describes elastin in the extracellular matrix?
Which of the following accurately describes elastin in the extracellular matrix?
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What is the primary structural feature of fibroblasts?
What is the primary structural feature of fibroblasts?
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Which key component is responsible for providing anchorage and mechanical integrity in the extracellular matrix?
Which key component is responsible for providing anchorage and mechanical integrity in the extracellular matrix?
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What specifically allows the ground substance to regulate the trafficking of molecules through the matrix?
What specifically allows the ground substance to regulate the trafficking of molecules through the matrix?
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Which characteristic is NOT true of surface cells?
Which characteristic is NOT true of surface cells?
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What is the primary function of the epithelium of the cornea's external layer?
What is the primary function of the epithelium of the cornea's external layer?
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What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelium from stratified epithelium?
What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelium from stratified epithelium?
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Which feature is unique to transitional epithelium?
Which feature is unique to transitional epithelium?
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Which of the following accurately describes glandular epithelium?
Which of the following accurately describes glandular epithelium?
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What best describes the composition of connective tissue?
What best describes the composition of connective tissue?
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Which component is NOT typically produced by supportive cells in connective tissue?
Which component is NOT typically produced by supportive cells in connective tissue?
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What is a characteristic feature of the ground substance in connective tissue?
What is a characteristic feature of the ground substance in connective tissue?
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What primary characteristic contributes to the transparency of the corneal stroma?
What primary characteristic contributes to the transparency of the corneal stroma?
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In which location is dense irregular connective tissue primarily found?
In which location is dense irregular connective tissue primarily found?
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What is a primary function of Tenon's Capsule?
What is a primary function of Tenon's Capsule?
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What type of cells are primarily responsible for synthesizing the extracellular matrix in loose connective tissue?
What type of cells are primarily responsible for synthesizing the extracellular matrix in loose connective tissue?
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Which type of adipose tissue is primarily linked to the regulation of body temperature and weight?
Which type of adipose tissue is primarily linked to the regulation of body temperature and weight?
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What component is responsible for the hardness of bone?
What component is responsible for the hardness of bone?
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Which collagen type is predominantly found in the dense regular connective tissue?
Which collagen type is predominantly found in the dense regular connective tissue?
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What is a primary function of mast cells in loose connective tissue?
What is a primary function of mast cells in loose connective tissue?
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Which cells are primarily responsible for bone resorption?
Which cells are primarily responsible for bone resorption?
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What is NOT a primary function of white adipose tissue?
What is NOT a primary function of white adipose tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue has fibers that provide strength in multiple directions?
Which type of connective tissue has fibers that provide strength in multiple directions?
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Which component of the extracellular matrix primarily allows for the transport of molecules?
Which component of the extracellular matrix primarily allows for the transport of molecules?
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The interwoven arrangement of collagen bundles in dense irregular connective tissue serves what purpose?
The interwoven arrangement of collagen bundles in dense irregular connective tissue serves what purpose?
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What type of epithelium is characterized by a single layer that appears to have multiple layers due to cell height variance?
What type of epithelium is characterized by a single layer that appears to have multiple layers due to cell height variance?
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Which of the following epithelial types allows for diffusion due to its thin design?
Which of the following epithelial types allows for diffusion due to its thin design?
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What feature is commonly found on the apical surface of simple columnar epithelium?
What feature is commonly found on the apical surface of simple columnar epithelium?
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Which statement is true about stratified epithelium?
Which statement is true about stratified epithelium?
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Which type of epithelium is commonly found in glandular tissues?
Which type of epithelium is commonly found in glandular tissues?
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What is the primary function of cilia on epithelial cells?
What is the primary function of cilia on epithelial cells?
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In which of the following locations would you most likely find simple cuboidal epithelium?
In which of the following locations would you most likely find simple cuboidal epithelium?
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How do epithelial cells maintain tight adhesion to one another?
How do epithelial cells maintain tight adhesion to one another?
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What is the primary role of Fibronectin in the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary role of Fibronectin in the extracellular matrix?
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Which of the following collagen types is most abundant in the human body?
Which of the following collagen types is most abundant in the human body?
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What role do Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) play in the ground substance?
What role do Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) play in the ground substance?
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What is uniquely characteristic of Type III collagen?
What is uniquely characteristic of Type III collagen?
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In what locations would you primarily find elastic fibers?
In what locations would you primarily find elastic fibers?
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What is the composition of elastic fibers?
What is the composition of elastic fibers?
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Which component is crucial for maintaining mechanical integrity in the extracellular matrix?
Which component is crucial for maintaining mechanical integrity in the extracellular matrix?
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What is a function of the ground substance in connective tissue?
What is a function of the ground substance in connective tissue?
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What characteristic differentiates transitional epithelium from other types of epithelium?
What characteristic differentiates transitional epithelium from other types of epithelium?
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Which type of epithelium includes mucous-producing cells?
Which type of epithelium includes mucous-producing cells?
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What is a key feature of the external layer of the corneal epithelium?
What is a key feature of the external layer of the corneal epithelium?
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What type of connective tissue is characterized by a hydrated gel of glycosaminoglycans?
What type of connective tissue is characterized by a hydrated gel of glycosaminoglycans?
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In which tissue type does the number of layers decrease as the tissue expands?
In which tissue type does the number of layers decrease as the tissue expands?
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What is the main function of the epithelium covering the lens?
What is the main function of the epithelium covering the lens?
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Which epithelium is primarily involved in protection against friction and environmental elements?
Which epithelium is primarily involved in protection against friction and environmental elements?
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What defines the connective tissue matrix?
What defines the connective tissue matrix?
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Study Notes
Corneal Stroma
- Comprises 90% of corneal thickness.
- Contains around 200 layers of crisscrossing collagen type I fibers, measuring 1.5 to 2.5 microns.
- Features flat fibroblasts, contributing to the stroma’s structure.
- Transparency achieved through destructive interference, reducing light scatter from fibers.
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
- Composed of interwoven collagen bundles, primarily type I with some type III.
- Arrangement is packed but irregular, resembling sheets rather than cables.
- Found in the reticular layer of the dermis.
Tenon’s Capsule
- A dense membrane surrounds the eyeball from the optic nerve to the limbus.
- Separates the eye from orbital fat, forming a socket.
- Extraocular muscles traverse openings in the capsule to insert into the sclera.
White Adipose Tissue
- Serves as a space-filler, located in subcutaneous areas, axilla, pelvis, and around organs.
- Functions include triglyceride storage, thermal insulation, padding, and hormonal regulation.
- Comprised of lobules containing lipid-filled cells surrounded by fibrous tissue.
Visceral Fat
- Estimated to represent ~10% of white fat.
- Found around internal organs, associated with metabolic disorders, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's.
Brown Adipose Tissue
- Limited presence in adult humans, primarily around adrenal glands.
- Regulates body temperature and weight.
- Highly metabolically active with abundant mitochondria interspersed amongst lipid-storing cells.
Bone Structure
- Matrix consists mainly of type I collagen, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins.
- Osteoblasts create type I collagen, which is mineralized with hydroxyapatite crystals (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2).
- This mineralization provides hardness, while the organic matrix contributes to flexibility.
Bone Cells
- Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.
- Osteoclasts conduct bone resorption.
- Osteocytes act as control centers within the bone structure.
Epithelial Tissue
- Forms surface covering, originating from ectoderm or endoderm.
- Composed of identical cells forming layers attached to a basement membrane.
- Avascular, relying on diffusion through the basement membrane for nourishment.
- Classified into simple or stratified layers and by cell shape: squamous, cuboidal, and columnar.
Junctional Complexes
- Located near the cell apex consisting of tight junctions, anchoring junctions, and desmosomes.
- Gap junctions allow small-molecule channels for intercellular communication via connexons.
Apical Surface and Specializations
- Faces either internal cavities or the external environment.
- May feature microvilli for absorption or cilia for movement.
Types of Epithelium
- Simple epithelium (single layer) and stratified epithelium (multiple layers).
- Pseudostratified epithelium appears stratified but is a single layer.
- Transitional epithelium can change layers based on cavity expansion.
Specific Epithelial Types
- Simple Squamous Epithelium: Flattened cells, minimal cytoplasm; found in alveolar lining and endothelium.
- Simple Cuboidal Epithelium: A single layer of cube-shaped cells; examples include kidney tubules.
- Simple Columnar Epithelium: Tall cells often with cilia; found in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Stratified Epithelium: Multi-layered with protective functions; examples include oral mucosa and skin.
- Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium: Appears multi-layered; commonly ciliated and includes Goblet cells in trachea.
- Transitional Epithelium: Lines expandable cavities, like the urinary bladder, and adapts to volume changes.
Glandular Epithelium
- Composed of secretory and ductal components; separated from connective tissue by a basal lamina.
- Example includes the lacrimal gland.
Connective Tissue Characteristics
- Comprises supportive cells and extracellular matrix, which includes fibers and ground substance.
- Originates from mesoderm and features cellular diversity and high mobility.
Fibroblasts
- Spindle-shaped cells with large nuclei and eosinophilic cytoplasm resembling collagen bundles.
Extracellular Matrix Components
- Ground substance is gel-like, containing glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
- Fibrillar proteins ensure anchorage and mechanical integrity, including collagen types I and III, fibrillin, elastin, and fibronectin.
Fibronectin
- A glycoprotein facilitating cell-to-extracellular matrix interactions.
- Regulates collagen deposition and orientation in the matrix.
Ground Substance
- Contains GAGs linked to core proteins, forming proteoglycans that hydrate the matrix and regulate molecule trafficking.
Corneal Stroma
- Comprises 90% of corneal thickness.
- Contains approximately 200 layers of crisscrossed collagen type I fibers, each measuring 1.5 to 2.5 microns.
- Contains flat fibroblasts, contributing to the structure.
- Light scatter caused by each fiber is nullified through destructive interference, ensuring corneal transparency.
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
- Consists of collagen bundles, predominantly type I and some type III, arranged irregularly and interwoven.
- Formed in sheet-like structures, allowing flexibility.
Tenon’s Capsule (Fascia Bulbi)
- A dense membrane encasing the eyeball from the optic nerve to the limbus.
- Separates the eyeball from orbital fat, creating a socket for its movement.
- Allows passage of extraocular muscles through openings to the sclera.
White Adipose Tissue
- Functions as space filler in regions like subcutaneous areas, axilla, pelvis, and around internal organs.
- Plays multiple roles: triglyceride storage, thermal insulation, padding, and hormonal functions.
- Structure consists of lobules containing lipid-filled cells encased in fibrous tissue.
Visceral Fat
- Accounts for around 10% of white fat, located surrounding internal organs.
- Strongly associated with metabolic disorders, increasing risks for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's.
Brown Adipose Tissue
- Present in small amounts in adults, mainly around adrenal glands.
- Primarily responsible for regulating body temperature and weight due to high metabolic activity.
- Packed with mitochondria interspersed among lipid-storing cells.
Bone Structure
- Comprised of a matrix consisting of type I collagen along with proteoglycans and glycoproteins that govern regulation.
- Osteoblasts produce type I collagen fibers and subsequently mineralize them with hydroxyapatite crystals [(Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2)], responsible for bone hardness.
- Bone structure maintains flexibility through its organic matrix.
Bone Cells
- Osteoblasts: Responsible for bone formation.
- Osteoclasts: Involved in bone resorption.
- Osteocytes: Act as control centers within bone tissue.
Hemidesmosomes and Integrins
- Hemidesmosomes connect basal surface of epithelial cells to the basal lamina via integrins.
Epithelial Cell Surfaces
- Apical Surface: Faces the environment (internal or external).
- May feature specializations like microvilli and cilia for specific functions.
Cilia
- Motile cellular extensions measuring 5-10 μm, facilitating movement in various ducts.
- Derived from a basal body, exhibiting energy-dependent movement capabilities.
Types of Epithelium
- Simple Epithelium: Single layer of cells.
- Stratified Epithelium: Multiple layers forming protective barriers.
- Pseudostratified Epithelium: Appears layered but consists of a single layer.
- Transitional Epithelium: Adapts the number of layers based on organ distention.
Simple Squamous Epithelium
- Characterized by a single layer of flattened cells with minimal cytoplasm.
- Facilitates simple diffusion of molecules; found in the alveolar lining, endothelium, and inner corneal epithelium.
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
- Structured as a single layer of cuboidal cells centered around nuclei.
- Contains more organelles than squamous epithelium; examples include kidney tubules and lacrimal gland ducts.
Simple Columnar Epithelium
- Composed of a single layer of tall cells, typically featuring cilia or microvilli.
- Found lining the gastrointestinal tract and functions in secretion, absorption, and protection.
Stratified Epithelium
- Contains multiple cell layers; stem cells in the basal layer give rise to surface cells which shed off.
- Impermeable to water and protective against physical and biological stress.
- Examples: Oral mucosa, skin, conjunctiva, outer cornea.
Lens Capsule and Corneal Epithelium
- Lens capsule formed from a thick basement membrane secreted by subcapsular epithelium.
- Corneal epithelium features an external nonkeratinized stratified squamous layer and innermost simple squamous endothelium.
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
- Appears as multiple layers but is a single layer resting on the basal lamina; often ciliated with Goblet cells producing mucus.
- Commonly found in respiratory tracts like the trachea.
Transitional Epithelium
- Lines expandable cavities, adjusting the number of layers as the cavity distends.
- Exhibits cell membrane remodeling to align cells during expansion.
Glandular Epithelium
- Comprises secretory and ductal components separated from connective tissue by a basal lamina.
- Example: Lacrimal gland contains simple columnar epithelium.
Connective Tissue Characteristics
- Formed by supportive cells and an extracellular matrix composed of fibers and ground substance (hydrated gel).
- Originates from mesoderm; offers structural diversity and cellular mobility.
Fibroblasts
- Spindle-shaped cells with large, active nuclei and eosinophilic cytoplasm, participating in extracellular matrix synthesis.
Extracellular Matrix Components
- Ground substance: Gel-like structure linked to glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
- Fibrillar proteins include collagen, fibrillin, elastin, and fibronectin for mechanical integrity.
Collagen Types
- Type I collagen: Predominant type, crucial for sclera and structural integrity.
- Type III collagen (reticular fibers): Forms chambers in various organs like bone marrow and lymphoid organs.
- Elastic fibers: Composed of elastin surrounded by GAGs found in tissues requiring elasticity.
Fibronectin
- Principal glycoprotein in extracellular matrix essential for cell-to-ECM interactions.
- Binds to integrin receptors on cell membranes and regulates collagen deposition in the matrix.
Types of Connective Tissue
- Loose Connective Tissue: Contains a variety of resident cells and transient immune cells; provides support and flexibility.
- Dense Regular Connective Tissue: Features densely packed parallel collagen fibers; contributes to strength in one direction.
- Dense Irregular Connective Tissue: Provides multidirectional strength, present in sclera and corneal stroma.
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Explore the structural features of corneal stroma, which comprises 90% of corneal thickness with its unique collagen fibers. Additionally, this quiz covers the characteristics of dense irregular connective tissue found in the reticular layer of the dermis. Test your knowledge on their composition and functions.
