A connective tissue is characterized by having widely distributed cells separated by a non-living material called ______.
matrix
True or False
The composition of each tissues matrix is responsible for its characteristics.
True.
Example collagen, provides flexibility but resist pulling or compression which makes it well-adapted for attachment functions of tendons and ligaments as well as shock absorption of cartilage.
The ground substance of matrix consists of molecules called ______ , it is a water-trapping proteins, which helps cartilage be smooth and resilient.
proteoglycans
The bone matrix is normally composed of organic and inorganic material.
Organic materials are usually the
1.
2.
collagen and proteoglycans
The bone matrix is normally composed of organic and inorganic material.
Inorganic materials are usually the
1.
calcium phosphate crystals or (hydroxyapatite)
Materials responsible for the major functional characteristics of bone.
collagen and minerals
Lend flexible strength to the matrix of bones.
Collagen
Gives weight bearing strength to the matrix of bones.
Minerals
If minerals in the long bones are reduced and collagen becomes the primary constituent the bone, it becomes _________.
Since collagen is greater the bones will become overly flexible.
On the other hand if the amount of collagen is reduced and mineral components becomes the primary constituent the bone can turn out to be _________.
Since mineral components is greater the bones will become very brittle.