UCONN PNB 2264 Exam Questions with Actual Answers

UCONN PNB 2264 Exam Questions with Actual Answers



Adipose (Fat) Tissue (Loose Connective Tissue)




Reticular Connective Tissue (Loose Connective Tissue)




Dense Regular Connective Tissue (Dense) Makes up ligaments and tendons




Dense Irregular Connective Tissue (Dense) Makes up dermis of skin




Cartilage (Supportive Connective Tissue) (Semi-solid matrix)




Chondroblasts Produce matrix




Chondrocytes Mature cartilage cells, located in lacunae




Hyaline Cartilage Lots of dense, fine collagen. Strong, flexible, and smooth and reduces
friction in joints




Fibrocartilage Collagen, some elastic fibers. EX. Intervertebral disks, resists compression

, Two components of Bone - Organic (protein) = Osteoid 1/3 bone mass, collagen, property:
resists stretch, tensile strength

- Inorganic (mineral) calcium phosphate reacts with calcium hydroxide to form hydroxyapatite,
property: Resists compression




Osteoblasts builds bone




Osteocytes Mature bone cells




Osteoclasts break down bone




Functions of Bone Support, Protection, Allows for Movement, Storage depot for Ca and
Phosphorus salts, Hemopoiesis (blood forming)




Classes of Bones - Long Bones

- Short Bones

- Flat Bones

- Irregular Bones

- Sesamoid Bones




Diaphysis SHAFT of long bone (hehehehe)