Question

connective tissue

1. what are the components of the matrix in connective tissues?
2. how are the functions of connective tissue reflected in its structure?
3. using the key, choose the best response to identify the connective tissues described below.

key:
adipose connective tissue
areolar connective tissue
dense fibrous connective tissue
reticular connective tissue
hyaline cartilage
osseous tissue
fibrocartilage
blood

1. attaches bones to bones and muscles to bones
2. forms your hip bone
3. composes basement membranes; a soft packaging tissue with a jelly - like matrix
4. forms the larynx and the costal cartilages of the ribs

Explanation:

1. The matrix of connective tissues has components like ground - substance, fibers (collagen, elastic, reticular). Ground - substance is a gel - like substance that fills the space between cells and fibers, and fibers provide strength, elasticity, and support.
2. Connective tissue functions include binding and support (holding organs in place), protection (cushioning and defending against injury), insulation (adipose tissue), and transportation (blood transporting nutrients and waste). These functions are reflected in its structure with different cell types and fiber arrangements.

10.

1. Dense fibrous connective tissue attaches bones to bones and muscles to bones due to its high density of collagen fibers providing strength.
2. Areolar connective tissue composes basement membranes and is a soft packaging tissue with a jelly - like matrix as it has a loose arrangement of cells and fibers.
3. Hyaline cartilage forms your hip bone and also forms the larynx and costal cartilages of the ribs as it is firm and smooth, providing support and flexibility.

Answer:

1. Ground - substance, fibers (collagen, elastic, reticular).
2. Binding and support, protection, insulation, transportation.
3. 1. Dense fibrous connective tissue; 2. Areolar connective tissue; 3. Hyaline cartilage.