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Anatomy & Physiology Lec & Lab : Lab Exam 1 Histology Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts in histology, focusing on various types of connective tissue, cartilage, bone, blood, and muscle tissue. It includes definitions, functions, and locations of these tissues.

Types of Dense connective tissue

Dense regular | Dense irregular
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Types of Dense connective tissue
Dense regular | Dense irregular
What is Aerolar loose connective tissue
Gel-like matrix with all three connective tissue fibers
Function of Aerolar loose connective tissue
Wraps and cushions organs; Plays an important role in Inflammation; Holds and conveys tissue fluid
Location of aeorlar loose connective tissue
Widely distributed under epithelial of body. | Packages organs
What is adipose loose connective tissue
Closely packaged fat cells
Function of adipose loose connective tissue
Provides reserve food fuel; Insulation; Supports and protects organs

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TermDefinition
Types of Dense connective tissue
Dense regular | Dense irregular
What is Aerolar loose connective tissue
Gel-like matrix with all three connective tissue fibers
Function of Aerolar loose connective tissue
Wraps and cushions organs; Plays an important role in Inflammation; Holds and conveys tissue fluid
Location of aeorlar loose connective tissue
Widely distributed under epithelial of body. | Packages organs
What is adipose loose connective tissue
Closely packaged fat cells
Function of adipose loose connective tissue
Provides reserve food fuel; Insulation; Supports and protects organs
Loaction of adipose loose connective tissue
Under skin; Around kidneys and eyeballs; Abdomen; Breasts
What is dense regular dense connective tissue
Primarily parallel collagen fibers, a few elastic fibers; Tightly packed together; Organized
Function of dense regular dense connective tissue
Attaches muscles to bones; Attaches bones to bones; Good Tensile strength
Location of dense regular dense connective tissue
Tendons, most ligaments, aponeuroses
What is dense irregular dense connective tissue
Irregularly arranged collagen fibers(Unorganized)
Function of dense irregular dense connective tissue
Able to withstand tension exerted in many directions | Structural strength
Location of dense irregular dense connective tissue
Dermis of the skin | Fibrous capsules of organs and joints
Types of cartilage connective tissue
Hyaline | Elastic
What is hyaline cartilage connective tissue
No distinct shape; Halos around cell; Most common form of cartilage in the body
Location of Hyaline cartilage
Between joints; Ribs; Nose; Trachea; Larynx
Function of Hyaline cartilage
Supports and reinforces
What is Elastic cartilage connective tissue
Similar to Hyaline but more elastic fibers
Function of Elastic cartilage
Maintains the shape and structure while allowing flexability
Location of elastic cartilage
External ear
What is Bone (Osseous Tissue)
Hard, Calcified matrix with collagen fibers | Looks like tree rings
Function of bone
Supports, protects, and provides levers for muscular action
Hematopoiesis
Production of blood cells
Where does hematopoiesis occur
bone marrow
Location of bone
Bones
What is blood tissue
Red and White blood cells in a fluid matrix
Function of blood tissue
Transport of respiratory gases, nutrients, waste, and other substances
Location of blood tissue
Within blood vessels
Types of Muscle tissue
Skeletal; Cardiac; Smooth
What is Skeletal muscle tissue
Long, cylindrical multinucleate cells with obvious ridges | Looks like stripes