Bank QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cyte cells - Cells that maintain the extracellular matrix.
Clast cells - Cells that break down the extracellular matrix.
Macrophages - Cells that move about and ingest foreign substances.
Mast cells - Nonmotile cells; release chemicals promoting inflammation.
Condrocytes - Cartilage cells.
Osteocytes - Bone cells
Lacunae - Spaces containing cells within the matrix of bone or cartilage.
Pleural - Serous membranes associated with the lungs.
pericardial - Serous membranes associated with the heart.
peritoneal - Serous membranes associated with the abdominopelvic cavity.
fibrin - A threadlike protein that binds the edges of the wound together and stops the
bleeding.
scab - The surface of the clot dries to form a ______.
macrophage - removes dead neutrophils, cellular debris, and the decomposing clot.
granulation tissue - a delicate connective tissue that replaces the clot consisting of
fibroblasts, collagen, and capillaries.
Scar - when a large amount of granulation tissue persists.
wound contracture - when fibroblasts pull the edges of the wound closer together.
Free Surface - Part of epithelial cells which is not in contact with other cells.
Basement Membrane - Attaches epithelial cells to underlying tissue