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| What is the embryonic origin of the CT? |
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Definition
| mesoderm; 2 types: mesenchyme and mucoid |
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| How many cells are there of CT proper? |
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Definition
| 7 (fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, plasma cells, adipose tissue, lymphocytes, and neutrophils) |
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| Which cell is responsible for wound healing? |
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Definition
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| Which cell forms collagen fibers of CT? |
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Definition
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| What are the major types of collagen in the body? |
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Definition
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| Where are the locations for collagen types I and II? |
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Definition
| type I = bone, IVD (fibrocartilage); type II = cartilage |
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| What is the phagocytic cell of CT proper? |
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Definition
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| What is the phagocytic cell of CNS? |
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Definition
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| What is the phagocytic cell of the lungs? |
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Definition
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| What is the phagocytic cell of the bone? |
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Definition
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| What is the phagocytic cell of the liver? |
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Definition
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| What is the phagocytic cell of the skin? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which cells synthesize histamine and heparin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What cell is responsible for allergic reactions of the body in CT? |
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Definition
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| Which cell synthesizes immunoglobulins? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the characteristics of lymphocytes? |
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Definition
| Large nucleus and little cytoplasm; type of white blood cell |
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Term
| Which cell is responsible for immunity? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome associated with? |
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Definition
| abnormal collagen synthesis |
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Term
| What is Osteogenesis imperfecta? |
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Definition
| abnormal collagen synthesis, causes easily broken bones |
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Term
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Definition
| defective collagen formation, caused by a vitamin C deficiency, bleeding gums |
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Term
| What is Keloid associated with? |
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Definition
| abnormal amounts of collagen that forms int he scar tissue of skin |
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Term
| What is Marfan's syndrome associated with? |
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Definition
| decrease elastic tissue, can cause an aoritc rupture |
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Term
| What is the chemical nature of ground substance? |
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Definition
| contains water, electrolytes and glycosaminoglycans |
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Term
| Where is elastic CT found? |
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Definition
| aorta, ligamentum nuchae, and ligamentum flavum |
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Term
| Where is dense regular CT found? |
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Definition
| tendons and ligaments; and aponeurosis |
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Term
| Where is dense irregular CT? |
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Definition
| dermis of the skin, organ capsules, perichondrium, periosteum, and submucosa |
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Term
| Where is reticular connective tissue found? |
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Definition
| stroma of liver and lymphoid organs |
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Term
| Where is yellow adipose CT found? |
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Definition
| widely distributed throughout the body |
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Term
| Where is brown adipose connective tissue found? |
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Definition
| mainly in newborns and hibernating animals |
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