week 4 lab objectives- connective tissues

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collagen fiber (loose ct)

component of loose connective tissue- provides tensile strength and structural support

<p>component of loose connective tissue- provides tensile strength and structural support</p>
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fibroblast (loose ct)

component of loose connective tissue- synthesizes fibers and extracellular matrix

<p>component of loose connective tissue- synthesizes fibers and extracellular matrix</p>
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reticular fiber (loose ct)

component of loose connective tissue- forms a supportive stroma in lymphoid organs

<p>component of loose connective tissue- forms a supportive stroma in lymphoid organs</p>
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elastic fiber (loose ct)

component of loose connective tissue- dense connective tissue rich in elastic fibers, allowing stretch in arterial walls

<p>component of loose connective tissue- dense connective tissue rich in elastic fibers, allowing stretch in arterial walls</p>
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adipocyte (loose ct)

component of loose connective tissue- stores triglycerides and provides thermal insulation (fat cell)

<p>component of loose connective tissue- stores triglycerides and provides thermal insulation (fat cell)</p>
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areolar loose connective tissue

type of loose connective tissue that cushions organs and binds tissues

<p>type of loose connective tissue that cushions organs and binds tissues</p>
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adipose loose connective tissue

type of loose connective tissue specialized for fat storage and insulation

<p>type of loose connective tissue specialized for fat storage and insulation</p>
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reticular loose connective tissue

loose connective tissue forming a supportive stroma in lymphoid organs

<p>loose connective tissue forming a supportive stroma in lymphoid organs</p>
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collagen fiber (dense ct)

component of dense connective tissue- provides tensile strength and structural support

<p>component of dense connective tissue- provides tensile strength and structural support</p>
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dense regular connective tissue

tissue with parallel collagen fibers providing strength in one direction, as in tendons

<p>tissue with parallel collagen fibers providing strength in one direction, as in tendons</p>
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dense irregular connective tissue

tissue with randomly arranged collagen fibers providing strength in multiple directions

<p>tissue with randomly arranged collagen fibers providing strength in multiple directions</p>
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chondrocyte

mature cartilage cell that maintains the extracellular matrix

<p>mature cartilage cell that maintains the extracellular matrix</p>
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lacuna

small cavity in the extracellular matrix housing a chondrocyte

<p>small cavity in the extracellular matrix housing a chondrocyte</p>
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collagen fiber (cartilage)

matrix fiber providing tensile strength and resistance to compression

<p>matrix fiber providing tensile strength and resistance to compression</p>
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elastic fiber (cartilage)

matrix fiber providing flexibility and shape retention in elastic cartilage

<p>matrix fiber providing flexibility and shape retention in elastic cartilage</p>
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hyaline cartilage

smooth cartilage type providing supportive flexibility and reducing joint friction

<p>smooth cartilage type providing supportive flexibility and reducing joint friction</p>
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elastic cartilage

flexible cartilage rich in elastic fibers, found in external ear and epiglottis

<p>flexible cartilage rich in elastic fibers, found in external ear and epiglottis</p>
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fibrocartilage

tough cartilage with dense collagen fibers, resisting compression in intervertebral discs

<p>tough cartilage with dense collagen fibers, resisting compression in intervertebral discs</p>
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central canal (compact bone)

central opening in an osteon containing blood vessels and nerves

<p>central opening in an osteon containing blood vessels and nerves</p>
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lacuna (compact bone)

small cavity in bone matrix housing an osteocyte

<p>small cavity in bone matrix housing an osteocyte</p>
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lamella (compact bone)

concentric layer of matrix surrounding the central canal in bone

<p>concentric layer of matrix surrounding the central canal in bone</p>
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osteocyte (compact bone)

mature bone cell that maintains the bone tissue matrix

<p>mature bone cell that maintains the bone tissue matrix</p>
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erythrocyte

red blood cell- transports oxygen throughout the body

<p>red blood cell- transports oxygen throughout the body</p>
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leukocyte

white blood cell- involved in immune defense against pathogens

<p>white blood cell- involved in immune defense against pathogens</p>
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Plasma (blood)

liquid extracellular matrix of blood that carries nutrients, wastes, and cells

<p>liquid extracellular matrix of blood that carries nutrients, wastes, and cells</p>
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neuron

main functional cell of nervous tissue that transmits electrical signals

<p>main functional cell of nervous tissue that transmits electrical signals</p>
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glial cell

supportive cell in nervous tissue that protects and nourishes neurons

<p>supportive cell in nervous tissue that protects and nourishes neurons</p>
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striation

alternating light and dark band pattern seen in muscle

<p>alternating light and dark band pattern seen in muscle</p>
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myocyte

muscle cell/fiber

<p>muscle cell/fiber</p>
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cardiomyocyte

muscle cell forming the contractile tissue of the heart

<p>muscle cell forming the contractile tissue of the heart</p>
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intercalated disc

junction connecting cardiac muscle cells

<p>junction connecting cardiac muscle cells</p>
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skeletal muscle

striated muscle tissue attached to bones

<p>striated muscle tissue attached to bones</p>
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cardiac muscle

striated and branched muscle tissue making up the heart

<p>striated and branched muscle tissue making up the heart</p>
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smooth muscle

non-striated muscle tissue found in walls of hollow organs

<p>non-striated muscle tissue found in walls of hollow organs</p>