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Types of Connective Tissue Organization
What do the dark lines in the arterial wall represent?
Elastin sheets in cross section.
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (Mesenchyme)
What is mesenchyme?
A type of embryonic connective tissue.
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (Mesenchyme)
What are the characteristics of mesenchymal cells?
They are loosely organized, have a high capacity for differentiation, and are multipotent.
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (Mesenchyme)
Where is mesenchyme primarily found?
In the developing embryo.
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Extracellular Matrix Composition
What role does the extracellular matrix play in connective tissues?
It provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What do chondroblasts and chondrocytes refer to?
Specialized cells in cartilage tissue.
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Origins of Connective Tissues
What is the origin of connective tissue?
Connective tissue originates from the mesoderm layer during embryonic development.
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Histological Examination of Connective Tissues
What are the login credentials for accessing the digital slides?
Login: student, Password: student
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Classification of Connective Tissues
What type of connective tissue is characterized by a loose arrangement of fibers?
Loose irregular (areolar) connective tissue.
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Origins of Connective Tissues
What is the origin of connective tissues in the head?
Ectoderm via neural crest.
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Types of Connective Tissue Organization
What type of connective tissue is found in the spleen?
Reticular connective tissue.
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Classification of Connective Tissues
What are the three types of connective tissue organization?
Regular, irregular, and reticular.
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Functions of Connective Tissues
What is the main function of dense regular connective tissue?
To provide strong attachment and withstand tensile stress in one direction.
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (Mesenchyme)
What is the primary role of mesenchyme in the body?
To give rise to various types of connective tissues.
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Extracellular Matrix Composition
What is the significance of water in connective tissues?
It contributes to the gel-like quality and overall function of the tissue.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What determines the mix of collagen types in connective tissues?
The specific type of tissue.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What role do components play in connective tissues?
They give different properties, such as elasticity.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What role do proteoglycans play in connective tissue?
They provide gel quality, attract, and bind water.
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Types of Connective Tissue Organization
Where can dense regular connective tissue be commonly found?
In tendons and ligaments.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What is the primary function of loose irregular (areolar) connective tissue?
To provide support and elasticity to surrounding tissues.
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Specialized Connective Tissues
What type of connective tissue stores energy and provides insulation?
Adipose (white and brown).
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Specialized Connective Tissues
What are the two types of adipose tissue?
White and brown adipose tissue.
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (Mesenchyme)
What is the significance of embryology in understanding connective tissue?
Embryology helps in understanding the development and differentiation of connective tissues from the mesoderm.
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Classification of Connective Tissues
What type of connective tissue is described as dense irregular?
Dense irregular connective tissue.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What are fibroblasts and fibrocytes?
Specialized cells in connective tissue.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What types of cells are commonly found in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts, adipocytes, macrophages, and mast cells.
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Histological Examination of Connective Tissues
What staining technique is used to visualize elastic fibers in areolar connective tissue?
H&E (Hematoxylin and Eosin) and silver stain.
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Extracellular Matrix Composition
How does the water content vary in different connective tissues?
Cartilage has a high water content (tens of percent), while bone has a low water content (a few percent).
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Components of Connective Tissues
How does the structure of dense regular connective tissue relate to its function?
The parallel arrangement of collagen fibers allows it to resist stretching forces in one direction.
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Types of Connective Tissue Organization
Where is loose irregular (areolar) connective tissue typically found in the body?
In the subcutaneous layer beneath the skin and surrounding organs.
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Classification of Connective Tissues
How can connective tissues be classified based on density?
Into dense and loose connective tissues.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What is the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
A network that provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
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Classification of Connective Tissues
What is dense regular connective tissue primarily composed of?
Collagen fibers that are tightly packed and aligned in parallel.
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Classification of Connective Tissues
What are connective tissues?
Tissues that support, bind together, and protect other tissues and organs in the body.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What is the primary function of connective tissues in the animal body?
To provide support and structure, as well as to connect different tissues and organs.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What types of cells are commonly found in loose irregular (areolar) connective tissue?
Fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells.
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Germ Layer Formation in Embryos
Can connective tissues originate from any germ layer?
Yes, they can originate from any germ layer.
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Histological Examination of Connective Tissues
What type of slides will be examined during the lab practical?
Histo slides of connective tissue.
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Classification of Connective Tissues
What are the main types of connective tissues?
Loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue, cartilage, bone, and blood.
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Histological Examination of Connective Tissues
Why are reticular fibres not well shown with Verhoeff Van Gieson stains?
Because they are not highlighted effectively by these stains.
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Types of Connective Tissue Organization
What type of connective tissue contains elastic fibers that appear 'spread'?
Areolar connective tissue.
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Germ Layer Formation in Embryos
What is the process of forming the three germ layers in a chick embryo called?
Formation of the trilaminar embryo.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What is the role of osteoblasts and osteocytes?
They are specialized cells in bone tissue.
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Origins of Connective Tissues
What characterizes connective tissues?
They have a plentiful and tough extracellular matrix compared to epithelia.
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (Mesenchyme)
How is mesenchyme organized?
It is loosely organized embryonic connective tissue.
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Histological Examination of Connective Tissues
What do the dark lines represent in the stained areolar connective tissue?
Elastic fibers that have taken up silver.
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Embryonic Connective Tissue (Mesenchyme)
What types of cells can mesenchyme differentiate into?
Fibroblasts, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, and adipocytes.
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Extracellular Matrix Composition
What is the extracellular matrix composition of loose irregular (areolar) connective tissue?
It contains a gel-like ground substance with collagen and elastin fibers.
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Components of Connective Tissues
What specialized functions can connective tissue cells have?
Functions such as contractility and motility.
