C.T. Classification

Question 1

w/in this 2nd tissue type we have 4 types of C.T. classifications. what are they?

Answer 1

1. soft solid
2. firm solid
3. rigid solid
4. fluid

Question 2

there are two types of soft connective tissue. name them

Answer 2

1. C.T. Proper

2. Specialized C.T.

Question 3

what is in the C.T. Proper?

Answer 3

1. loose C.T. which is deep to the epithelium and serves as a padding
2. dense C.T. which is deep to loose C.T. (tightly bound)

Question 4

loose C.T. in oral cavity is which layer?

Answer 4

papillary layer, which is b/low the epithelium

Question 5

dense C.T. is tightly packed w/many fibers and provides what for the tissues?

Answer 5

strength

Question 6

what are the specialized C.T.?

Answer 6

1. adipose
2. elastic
3. reticular

Question 7

which are the most common?

Answer 7

adipose

Question 8

describe adipose

Answer 8

fat tissue; very little blood flow

Question 9

describe elastic

Answer 9

e.g. vocal chords

Question 10

elastic is going to have a lot of what kind of fibers?

Answer 10

elastic FIBERS

Question 11

describe reticular

Answer 11

supportive framework for blood vessels and internal organs