Connective Tissues

This set of flashcards covers the key concepts and definitions related to connective tissues, including their types, structures, and functions.

Connective tissues originate from __________ tissue.

mesenchyme tissue

The matrix of connective tissue is composed of __________ material.

extracellular matrix - nonliving material

Connective tissues can vary in degree of __________.

vascularity

The __________ substance fills the space in connective tissue.

ground

Connective tissue fibers include collagen, elastic, and __________ fibers.

reticulate

__________ are cells that produce various fibers.

Fibroblasts

Chondroblasts are the precursor cells for __________ tissue.

cartilage

Osteoblasts are the precursor cells for __________.

bones

____________ are fat-storing cells that provide cushions and insulation.

Adipocytes

Leukocytes are also known as __________.

white blood cells (WBCs)

__________ connective tissue has various fibers and cushions organs.

Areolar

Adipose tissue is primarily composed of __________ with large fat vacuoles.

adipocytes

____________ connective tissue supports immune cells.

Reticular

Dense regular connective tissue has collagen fibers arranged in __________ direction.

parallel

Dense irregular connective tissue features collagen fibers arranged in __________ strength.

multidirectional

Dense elastic connective tissue is characterized by a high proportion of __________ fibers.

elastic

Hyaline cartilage has an __________ matrix.

amorphous

Elastic cartilage maintains shape due to a higher quantity of __________ fibers.

elastic

Fibrocartilage contains more __________ fibers than hyaline cartilage.

collagen

Bone is characterized by a hard __________ matrix.

calcified

Blood connective tissue has a __________ matrix not produced by cells.

fluid