Connective Tissue Revision PDF
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This document provides an overview of connective tissue, including its components, functions, and classification. It focuses on the various types of connective tissue and their roles in the body.
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Connective tissue Entons: Protectand s t uppor he bodyepbindbodytogether a components : GN : mesoderm &fibroblasts , chondroblasts , adipocytes macrophages , , most cells PLASMA ; leukocytes plasma cells. · , # BRES COLLAGEN ; thickest :· and strongest providing strength , and resistance. (Tendons + ligaments). RETICULAR ; randomly orientated collagenous fibrils , crosslink to form meshwork. (Lympathic). · · ELASTIC ; contains elastin , return to original State after being stretched (Vascular wall).. EXTRACELLULAR. Also known as ground substance providing support for cells determines function , ,. ATRIX Water glycosaminoglygans proteoglycans glycoproteins (Polysaccharides). : ,. , , ↳ maintain hydration and structural integrity. ICATION : 1 Connective Tissue Proper · Dense connective Tissue · Regular : · Elastic : · Irregular : regular pattern parallel Many elastic fibres. random pattern. ·. , Densely packed collagen. Stretch and recoil. collagenous and elastic. · · Arteries and bronchi. resist force in 1 direction. Resist force in many directions. · · Ligaments and tendons. Dermis of skin. · · Areolar : · Loose connective Tissue · Collagen elastic fibres. · + Anchors binds and supports · , organs. Surrounds muscle + blood vessels. · fibres Under epidermis around mucous membrane · Adipose · s : ,. White · adipose tissue ; supports thermally , · Reticular : reticular fibres semi solid , matrix. where energy is stored 20-25 % body weight. , Brown adipose tissue ; Generates heat Supportive framework from · ·. Lymphatic organs liver bone marrow. fat storage , helps burn calories. · , ,. Specialised 2 Connective Tissue. Supporting connective Tissue. · Elastic : Many elastic fibres within intracellular matrix. · Bone · Cartilage provides strength elasticity · +... compact spongy.or · Pinna of ear epiglottis. , Support and protection ·. fibrocartilage · : Dense parallel collagen rows. · , Resist compressive forces (tmJ). · Hyaline : provides smooth surface for joints. small groups of chondrocytes. · Principle cartilage ·. Blood Fluid Connective Tissue · Lymph