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Connective Tissues Of The Integument

Connective Tissues of the Integument

Name____________________________

1. Connective tissues in general are placed into 4 main classes. Name them.

2. In general other than the function of "connecting body parts" what are the additional functions of

connective tissues?

3. In contrast to epithelial tissues, most connective tissues have (circle one) more matrix/less matrix. What is

matrix? Why can it be said "often the matrix determines the function of the connective tissue"?

4. Fill in the chart below about the structure of the three main types of fibers found in connective tissues.

Type of Fiber

Structure

Location

Collagen

Elastic

Reticular

5. Fill in the chart below that describes the functions each of the cell types that may be associated with

connective tissues.

Cell Type

Function

Location

Fibroblasts

Macrophages

Adipocytes

Chondrocytes

Osteocytes

Mast Cells

6. Areolar connective tissue is often called "tissue glue". Why is this an appropriate nickname? Is it a

vascular or nonvascular tissue?

7. Where in reference to the integument (skin), would areolar connective tissue be located?

8. Why does cartilage heal so slowly?

9. Lack of vitamin C interferes with the ability of fibroblasts to produce collagen. What effect would this

have on connective tissue?

10. What are the two types of connective tissue that have a mostly fluid matrix?

Connective Tissues Of The Integument