Adipose Tissue Functions and Storage Quiz

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What is the primary function of elastic connective tissue located in the walls of large arteries?

To expand and store excess blood

To maintain normal blood pressure by recoiling (correct)

To regulate heart rate

To contract and pump blood

Which body part has elastic connective tissue surrounding the alveoli?

Lungs (correct)

Heart

Kidneys

Liver

Why does normal exhalation not require 'work' or energy according to the text?

Because exhalation is an involuntary process

Due to the lack of elastic fibers in the lungs

Because the heart assists in the exhalation process

Thanks to the normal elasticity of the lungs (correct)

What characteristic makes fibrous connective tissue's repair process slow?

Poor blood supply Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would healing from a severely sprained ankle take several months according to the text?

When ligaments are overly stretched Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is extremely densely packed with collagen fibers and useful for resisting compressive forces and physical shock?

Fibrocartilage Signup and view all the answers

Where is elastic cartilage found in the body?

External ear (pinna) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue controls the body's movements, sends signals, and carries signals to different body parts?

Nervous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main locations where fibrocartilage is found in the body?

Intervertebral disks, menisci of the knee, pubic symphysis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue describes groups of organized cells that control the nervous system?

Nervous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of elastic cartilage in the body?

Providing flexibility and elasticity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of adipose tissue?

Energy storage in the form of fat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of adipose tissue?

Producing insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Leptin in the body?

Regulating fat storage and calorie consumption Signup and view all the answers

Where is most of the fat stored in the body?

Subcutaneously in areolar connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What happens to appetite when leptin secretion diminishes?

Appetite increases Signup and view all the answers

In addition to storing energy and cushioning organs, what other role does recent research attribute to adipose tissue?

Endocrine function as it produces at least one hormone Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are smooth muscles made of?

Spindle-shaped cells with central nuclei and striations Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individual fibers in smooth muscles when connected by gap junctions?

They can contract in unison Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of gap junctions, how do smooth muscles contract?

They contract individually like skeletal muscles Signup and view all the answers

Where are smooth muscles predominantly located in the body?

In the walls of hollow organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract?

To propel foodstuffs through the tract Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is an example of smooth muscle location mentioned in the text?

Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of replacing worn-out and damaged tissues with original cell types called?

Regeneration Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is essential for the production of collagen and new blood vessels?

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue type contains stem cells that can divide for tissue repair?

Epithelium of the gut Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of scaffolding in tissue engineering for cell growth in culture?

Serving as a substrate for cell growth Signup and view all the answers

Which factors contribute to the decline in tissue repair efficiency with aging?

Slowed cell division and protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissues can not divide and are not replaced according to the text?

Muscle tissues Signup and view all the answers