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Where is elastic cartilage commonly found?
Where is elastic cartilage commonly found?
What is the main function of elastic cartilage?
What is the main function of elastic cartilage?
Which type of cartilage is the strongest and does not have perichondrium?
Which type of cartilage is the strongest and does not have perichondrium?
Where can fibrocartilage be commonly found?
Where can fibrocartilage be commonly found?
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What is the distinguishing feature of fibrocartilage microscopically?
What is the distinguishing feature of fibrocartilage microscopically?
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What type of cartilage provides support but also tolerates distortion without damage?
What type of cartilage provides support but also tolerates distortion without damage?
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What is the main function of Blood?
What is the main function of Blood?
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Which component of Blood fights infections?
Which component of Blood fights infections?
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What is the function of Lymph in the body?
What is the function of Lymph in the body?
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What is the liquid left after clotting proteins are removed from Blood called?
What is the liquid left after clotting proteins are removed from Blood called?
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What do Platelets do in the blood?
What do Platelets do in the blood?
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Which type of connective tissue has very few protein fibers and becomes visible during clotting?
Which type of connective tissue has very few protein fibers and becomes visible during clotting?
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What is the main function of dense regular connective tissue in tendons and ligaments?
What is the main function of dense regular connective tissue in tendons and ligaments?
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Which structure is most likely to be affected by Achilles tendonitis?
Which structure is most likely to be affected by Achilles tendonitis?
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What causes tendonitis in connective tissues?
What causes tendonitis in connective tissues?
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What happens if a ligament is torn?
What happens if a ligament is torn?
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Which term best describes the arrangement of collagen fibers in ligaments and tendons?
Which term best describes the arrangement of collagen fibers in ligaments and tendons?
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What is the function of the fluid-filled protective sheaths covering tendons?
What is the function of the fluid-filled protective sheaths covering tendons?
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Which component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue is primarily made of interstitial fluid, cell adhesion proteins, and proteoglycans?
Which component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue is primarily made of interstitial fluid, cell adhesion proteins, and proteoglycans?
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Which type of connective tissue provides tensile properties and anchors?
Which type of connective tissue provides tensile properties and anchors?
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What is the embryonic tissue from which all connective tissues arise?
What is the embryonic tissue from which all connective tissues arise?
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Which type of connective tissue has a good blood supply and many nerves, except for some exceptions like cartilage and tendons?
Which type of connective tissue has a good blood supply and many nerves, except for some exceptions like cartilage and tendons?
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What is the main function of connective tissue related to 'binding and support'?
What is the main function of connective tissue related to 'binding and support'?
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Which type of fiber in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue determines tissue strength and rate of diffusion?
Which type of fiber in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue determines tissue strength and rate of diffusion?
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What type of gland secretes products by shedding whole cells?
What type of gland secretes products by shedding whole cells?
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Which type of gland involves cells bursting to release cytoplasmic contents?
Which type of gland involves cells bursting to release cytoplasmic contents?
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Which glandular secretion method involves exocytosis?
Which glandular secretion method involves exocytosis?
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Which type of tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed?
Which type of tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed?
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In connective tissue, what determines the role of the tissue?
In connective tissue, what determines the role of the tissue?
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Which gland type involves pinching off a portion of the cell to release its secretion?
Which gland type involves pinching off a portion of the cell to release its secretion?
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Study Notes
Cartilage
- Elastic cartilage is commonly found in the external ear and epiglottis.
- The main function of elastic cartilage is to provide flexibility and maintain shape.
- Hyaline cartilage is the strongest type and does not have perichondrium.
- Fibrocartilage can be commonly found in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, and the temporomandibular joint.
- The distinguishing feature of fibrocartilage microscopically is the presence of dense bundles of collagen fibers.
Blood and Lymph
- The main function of blood is to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.
- White blood cells (leukocytes) fight infections.
- The function of lymph in the body is to defend against disease and maintain tissue fluid balance.
- The liquid left after clotting proteins are removed from blood is called serum.
- Platelets help to form blood clots and stop bleeding.
Connective Tissue
- Loose connective tissue has very few protein fibers and becomes visible during clotting.
- The main function of dense regular connective tissue in tendons and ligaments is to provide tensile strength.
- The Achilles tendon is the structure most likely to be affected by Achilles tendonitis.
- Tendonitis in connective tissues is caused by inflammation or injury.
- If a ligament is torn, it can cause joint instability.
- The arrangement of collagen fibers in ligaments and tendons is parallel.
- The fluid-filled protective sheaths covering tendons are called synovial tendon sheaths.
- The extracellular matrix in connective tissue is primarily made of interstitial fluid, cell adhesion proteins, and proteoglycans.
Tissue Types
- Mesenchyme is the embryonic tissue from which all connective tissues arise.
- Loose connective tissue has a good blood supply and many nerves, except for some exceptions like cartilage and tendons.
- The main function of connective tissue related to 'binding and support' is to provide a framework for the body.
- Collagen fibers in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue determine tissue strength and rate of diffusion.
Glands
- Apocrine glands secrete products by shedding whole cells.
- Holocrine glands involve cells bursting to release cytoplasmic contents.
- Merocrine glands involve exocytosis for secretion.
- Tissue that is the most abundant and widely distributed is connective tissue.
General
- In connective tissue, the type and arrangement of fibers and the type of cells determine the role of the tissue.
- Apocrine glands involve pinching off a portion of the cell to release its secretion.
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics of connective tissue as per Marieb's Table 4.1. Learn about the origins, composition, cells, and extracellular matrix of connective tissues such as cartilage and tendons.
