Connective Tissue

Question 1

Fascia

Answer 1

Made up of closely packed bundles of collagen fibres (produced by fibroblasts) which are oriented in a wavy pattern, flexible

Question 2

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Answer 2

Mutated collagen fibres that do not “knit together” or not enough produced. Results in weakened bones, short stature, blue sclera

Question 3

Function of ground substance

Answer 3

Provides hydration, mechanical support, allows nutrients diffusion

Question 4

Reticular fibres

Answer 4

Thin delicate fibres made up of type III collagen, form a mesh-like network that provides structural support in soft tissues

Question 5

Elastic fibres

Answer 5

Elastin is primary component but it also is surrounded by microfibrils called fibrillin, the elastin fibres are straight under tension