Anatomy And Physiology Chapter 5: Connective Tissues

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this type of tissue forms thin, delicate membranes throughout the body that bind parts together such as the skin and underlying organs
the majority of cells are fibroblasts that are separated by gel-like ground substance that contains collagenous and elastic fibers

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loose connective (areolar) tissue

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loose connective tissue designed to store fat
found beneath the skin, around joints, pads the kidneys and other internal organs and in certain abdominal membranes

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adiopose tissue

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the tissue of densely packed collgenous fibers, very strong but lacks a good blood supply
found in the tendons and ligaments

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dense connective tissue

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rigid connective tissue
provides support and attatchments
lacks a good blood supply; heals slowly

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cartilage

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lie within the lacunae in the gel-like fluid matrix, lacun

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chondrocytes

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a type of cartilage that is white with abundant fine collagen fibers, found at the end of bones and supports respiratory passages

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hyaline

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elastic fibers provide framework for external ears and parts of larynx

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elastic cartilage

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contains many collagenous fibers , the tough tissue that provides shock absorbing function in invertebral disks and in the knees and pelvic girdle

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fibrocartilage

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bone the most rigid connective tissue with deposits of mineral salts and collagen within the matrix. internally supports the body, protects, forms muscle and is the site for blood cell formation

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bone

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bone cells

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osteocytes

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composed of red and white cells, suspended in a liquid matrix (plasma) functions to transport substances throughout the body

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blood

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fibers can contract and consist of three major types

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muscle

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attached to teh bone, is voluntary, muscle fibers are long and cylindrical striated, have many nuclei, contract from nervous impulse

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skeletal

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lacks striations, uni0nucleate, consist of spindle-shaped cells, involuntary muscle found in the walls of internal organs and digestive tract, blood vessels, and urinary bladder

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smooth

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found in the heart and consists of branching fibers connected with intercallated disks. involuntary muscle has a single nucleus in each cell, but appears striated

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cardiac muscle tissue

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found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, have nerve cells, conduct impulses while neurolgia support and nourish the neurons

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nervous tissue

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fixed cells

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cells that reside in tissue for an extended period of time

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mast cells

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cells that release histamine and heramine to respond to inflammation and swelling

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wandering cells

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move through and appear temporarily in response to injury or infection

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strong collagenous fibers

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white fibers made of protein which adds strength for holding body parts together

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elastic fibers

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made of elastin, are yellow, stretchy and add flexibility to certain types of connective tissues

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reticular fibers

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thin fibers that form supportive networks in a variety of tissues