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Connective Tissue Basics - Anatomy & Physiology

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  • What are the 4 main classes of connective tissue (CT)?

    Connective tissue proper, Cartilage, Bone, and Blood.

  • What is the largest and most abundant tissue classification?

    Connective tissue is the largest and most widely distributed primary tissue.

  • What is the embryonic origin of connective tissue?

    Connective tissue originates from mesenchyme, an initial CT sheet present in embryonic life.

  • What is mesenchyme?

    Mesenchyme is the initial connective tissue sheet in embryonic life that begins to differentiate during development.

  • How does vascularity vary in connective tissue?

    Vascularity varies by type: Bone is extremely vascular, cartilage is not very vascular.

  • Why is vascularity important in connective tissue?

    Vascularity influences the connective tissue's ability to heal if damaged.

  • What is the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

    The extracellular matrix is the background tissue that separates and suspends cells and fibers in CT.

  • What functions does the extracellular matrix provide to connective tissue?

    It adds durability, allowing CT to withstand tensions, compressions, and helps with weight distribution.

  • Does the extracellular matrix surround all cells and fibers in connective tissue?

    Yes, it surrounds all cells and fibers that make up connective tissue.