Connective

Question 1

Connective Tissue

Answer 1

connects epithelial to the rest of the body

solid, soft or fluid matrix

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

structural framework-bone
transport
support interconnecting tissue-cartilage
energy store
defense from invading microorganism

Question 3

Cartilage

Answer 3

avascular

collagen and elastic fibers in matrix gel with chondrocytes and proteoglycans

Question 4

proteoglycans

Answer 4

proteins which attach to other substances within the body

Question 5

chondrocytes

Answer 5

produce and maintain cartilage matrix

Question 6

Hyaline

Answer 6

between bony surfaces
closed packed collagen matrix
tough but flexible

Question 7

Elastic

Answer 7

elastin fibres
resilient but flexible
tolerate distortion return to original shape

Question 8

Fibrocartilage

Answer 8

densly interwoven collagen
durable and tough
resist compression
shocks absorber