Histology CT10: Adipose Tissue
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What is a primary function of adipose tissue?

  • Facilitate digestion
  • Transport oxygen in the blood
  • Produce hormones
  • Store energy (correct)

    • Which type of adipose tissue is characterized by having a single lipid droplet?

  • White adipose tissue (correct)
  • Loose connective adipose tissue
  • Transitional adipose tissue
  • Brown adipose tissue

    • What type of cells develop into adipocytes?

  • Myoblasts
  • Lipoblasts (correct)
  • Osteoblasts
  • Chondrocytes

    • Which characteristic is specific to white adipose tissue?

    <p>Has a thin ring of cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what part of the body is white adipose tissue most abundant?

    <p>Hypodermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the endocrine functions of white adipose tissue?

    <p>Releasing leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of adipose tissue is primarily involved in heat production?

    <p>Brown adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone released by white adipose tissue specifically targets the hypothalamus?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of type II collagen and a smooth, glassy appearance?

    <p>Hyaline Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage is found in areas that endure repeated bending?

    <p>Elastic Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is fibrocartilage primarily located?

    <p>Intervertebral discs and articular discs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary component makes up the extracellular matrix of hyaline cartilage?

    <p>Type II collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cellular structure does articular cartilage lack compared to other types of cartilage?

    <p>Perichondrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do chondroblasts contribute to appositional growth in cartilage?

    <p>By undergoing mitosis and secreting matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of the extracellular matrix in elastic cartilage?

    <p>Type II collagen and elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of collagen is associated with fibrocartilage?

    <p>Type I collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of brown adipose tissue?

    <p>Generating heat through lipid oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the cellular structure of brown adipose tissue from white adipose tissue?

    <p>Brown adipose cells exhibit multilocular lipid storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about cartilage is correct?

    <p>Cartilage is avascular and relies on diffusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves mesenchymal cells transforming into chondroblasts?

    <p>Chondrogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During interstitial growth of cartilage, what occurs?

    <p>Cell nests develop through chondrocyte mitosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the extracellular matrix in cartilage?

    <p>To give cartilage firmness and strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does brown adipose tissue appear reddish brown in living organisms?

    <p>Due to the abundance of mitochondria and blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are chondrocytes that are enclosed by the matrix called?

    <p>Lacunae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes elastic cartilage from hyaline cartilage?

    <p>Presence of elastic fibers in the ECM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of collagen is primarily associated with fibrocartilage?

    <p>Type I collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cartilage repair after injury limited?

    <p>The repair is exclusively appositional growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key feature of fibrous joints?

    <p>Held together by dense connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of joint would you find hyaline cartilage connecting the bones?

    <p>Synchondrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is true for diarthrodial joints?

    <p>They have a joint cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cartilage is found at intervertebral discs and the pubic symphysis?

    <p>Fibrocartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a structural characteristic of gomphosis joints?

    <p>Connects teeth roots to maxilla and mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adipose Tissue

    • Composed of adipose cells organized into lobules by connective tissue.
    • Contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.
    • Functions include energy storage, shock absorption, heat insulation, water source during extreme conditions, and various endocrine and metabolic roles.
    • Two types: white (unilocular) and brown (multilocular).

    White (Unilocular) Adipose Tissue

    • Characterized by a single lipid droplet per cell, giving it a white appearance.
    • Contains a thin ring of cytoplasm around a central vacuole (signet ring cell).
    • Eccentrically flattened nucleus and surrounded by reticular fibers for structural support.
    • Predominantly found in superficial fascia (hypodermis) and between connective tissue.
    • Rich in membrane receptors (insulin, growth hormone, etc.) facilitating fatty acid and glycerol metabolism.
    • Converts androgens into estrogens and secretes leptin, influencing appetite and energy balance.

    Brown (Multilocular) Adipose Tissue

    • Cells are smaller with multiple lipid droplets, resulting in a reddish-brown appearance.
    • Contains abundant mitochondria, facilitating high rates of fatty acid oxidation and heat production.
    • Rich blood supply and uncoupling proteins (thermogenin) for thermoregulation.
    • Primarily located in infants around the neck and interscapular regions.

    Cartilage General Characteristics

    • Specialized connective tissue consisting of cells, fibers, and an extracellular matrix (ECM).
    • ECM provides firmness and strength; lacks blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.
    • Contains high levels of glycosaminoglycans, allowing diffusion between surrounding vessels and chondrocytes.

    Development and Growth of Cartilage (Chondrogenesis)

    • Mesenchymal cells transform into chondroblasts, which produce the ECM and become chondrocytes within lacunae.
    • Perichondrium forms from surrounding mesenchyme.
    • Interstitial growth occurs within cartilage during embryogenesis via chondrocyte mitosis and matrix secretion.
    • Appositional growth involves the inner layer of the perichondrium adding new cartilage at the surface, primarily in adults.

    Types of Cartilage and Their Locations

    • Hyaline Cartilage: Most prevalent type; found in synovial joints, tracheal rings, nose, and fetal skeleton. Contains Type II collagen.
    • Elastic Cartilage: Provides structure where flexibility is needed; found in the external ear and epiglottis. Contains Type II collagen and elastic fibers.
    • Fibrocartilage: Blends dense connective tissue and hyaline cartilage; found in intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis. Contains Type I collagen for tensile strength.

    Hyaline Cartilage

    • ECM has a smooth, glassy appearance with Type II collagen and a high water content (70%).
    • Chondrocytes are oval to round, with basophilic cytoplasm; presence in lacunae and cell nests.
    • Perichondrium has an outer fibrous layer and an inner chondrogenic layer; articular cartilage lacks a perichondrium.

    Elastic and Fibrocartilage

    • Elastic Cartilage: Similar structure to hyaline but includes elastic fibers for flexibility; chondrocytes are similar.
    • Fibrocartilage: Contains abundant collagen fibers; lacks perichondrium and has lower proteoglycan and water concentrations.

    Cartilage Repair

    • Limited regeneration potential primarily via chondrogenic cells in the perichondrium (appositional growth).
    • Repair cartilage has mixed matrix compositions of Type I and Type II collagen.

    Classification of Joints

    • Fibrous Joints: No joint cavity; bones joined by dense connective tissue.

      • Types include sutures (skull), syndesmosis (interosseous membrane), and gomphosis (roots of teeth).

    • Cartilaginous Joints: No joint cavity; connected by cartilage.

      • Types include synchondrosis (rib cage and epiphyseal plate) and symphysis (intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis).

    Diarthrodial Joints

    • Also known as synovial joints, characterized by an articular cavity.
    • Articular surfaces are not in direct contact; covered with hyaline cartilage which does not have a perichondrium.

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