Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Classes of Connective Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Classes of Connective Tissue

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Problem 10

Textbook Question

Match the following types of connective tissue with their correct location(s).
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
Smooth muscle
Dense irregular connective tissue
Fibrocartilage
Cardiac muscle
Dense regular elastic tissue
Reticular connective tissue
a. Dermis, surrounding joints, organs
b. Most hollow organs, eye, skin
c. Large arteries, certain ligaments
d. Ear and epiglottis
e. Lymph nodes, spleen, liver
f. Freely moveable joints
g. Intervertebral discs, knee joint
h. Heart

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Step 1: Understand the problem. The task is to match each type of connective tissue or muscle tissue with its correct location(s) in the body. This requires knowledge of the structure and function of each tissue type and where it is typically found.

Step 2: Review the characteristics and locations of each tissue type: - Hyaline cartilage: Found in areas like freely movable joints, the nose, and the trachea. - Elastic cartilage: Found in flexible structures like the ear and epiglottis. - Smooth muscle: Found in the walls of most hollow organs, the skin, and the eye. - Dense irregular connective tissue: Found in the dermis of the skin, surrounding joints, and organs. - Fibrocartilage: Found in intervertebral discs and knee joints. - Cardiac muscle: Found exclusively in the heart. - Dense regular elastic tissue: Found in large arteries and certain ligaments. - Reticular connective tissue: Found in lymph nodes, spleen, and liver.

Step 3: Match each tissue type to its corresponding location(s) based on the descriptions provided: - Hyaline cartilage matches with 'f. Freely movable joints'. - Elastic cartilage matches with 'd. Ear and epiglottis'. - Smooth muscle matches with 'b. Most hollow organs, eye, skin'. - Dense irregular connective tissue matches with 'a. Dermis, surrounding joints, organs'. - Fibrocartilage matches with 'g. Intervertebral discs, knee joint'. - Cardiac muscle matches with 'h. Heart'. - Dense regular elastic tissue matches with 'c. Large arteries, certain ligaments'. - Reticular connective tissue matches with 'e. Lymph nodes, spleen, liver'.

Step 4: Verify the matches by cross-referencing the characteristics of each tissue type with its location(s) to ensure accuracy. For example, elastic cartilage is highly flexible, making it suitable for the ear and epiglottis, while fibrocartilage is tough and found in weight-bearing areas like intervertebral discs.

Step 5: Organize the final matches in a clear format for review or study purposes. For example: - Hyaline cartilage: f. Freely movable joints - Elastic cartilage: d. Ear and epiglottis - Smooth muscle: b. Most hollow organs, eye, skin - Dense irregular connective tissue: a. Dermis, surrounding joints, organs - Fibrocartilage: g. Intervertebral discs, knee joint - Cardiac muscle: h. Heart - Dense regular elastic tissue: c. Large arteries, certain ligaments - Reticular connective tissue: e. Lymph nodes, spleen, liver

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Types of Connective Tissue

Connective tissues are diverse groups of tissues that support, bind, and protect other tissues and organs in the body. They include various types such as cartilage, bone, adipose, and blood, each with specific functions and locations. Understanding the characteristics of each type is essential for identifying their roles in the body.

Cartilage Types and Locations

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that comes in three main types: hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage. Hyaline cartilage provides support and flexibility, found in joints and the rib cage; elastic cartilage offers more elasticity, located in the ear and epiglottis; while fibrocartilage is tough and found in intervertebral discs and knee joints, providing strength and shock absorption.

Muscle Tissue Types

Muscle tissue is categorized into three types: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. Skeletal muscle is under voluntary control and moves bones; cardiac muscle is involuntary and makes up the heart; smooth muscle is also involuntary and lines hollow organs. Each type has distinct locations and functions, crucial for understanding their roles in the body.

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