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What is the function of reticular fibres in the extracellular matrix?
What is the function of reticular fibres in the extracellular matrix?
- Allow tissue stretch without breaking
- Resist pulling forces
- Facilitate cell-cell communication
- Provide strength and support (correct)
Which connective tissue fibre is composed of elastin surrounded by fibrillin?
Which connective tissue fibre is composed of elastin surrounded by fibrillin?
- Reticular fibres
- Elastic fibres (correct)
- Collagen fibres
- Keratin fibres
In which tissue are collagen fibres more abundant compared to other types of fibres?
In which tissue are collagen fibres more abundant compared to other types of fibres?
- Muscle tissue
- Nerve tissue
- Adipose tissue
- Bone tissue (correct)
Which genetic disorder is associated with a defect in elastic fibres?
Which genetic disorder is associated with a defect in elastic fibres?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates elastic fibres from collagen fibres?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates elastic fibres from collagen fibres?
Which type of connective tissue fibre forms parallel bundles and is common in tendons and ligaments?
Which type of connective tissue fibre forms parallel bundles and is common in tendons and ligaments?
What is the main function of connective tissue?
What is the main function of connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of connective tissue?
What are the two main components of connective tissue?
What are the two main components of connective tissue?
What is the extracellular matrix (ECM) composed of?
What is the extracellular matrix (ECM) composed of?
Which of the following statements about protein fibers in the ECM is correct?
Which of the following statements about protein fibers in the ECM is correct?
What determines the qualities of a connective tissue?
What determines the qualities of a connective tissue?
What role does fibrillin play in the body?
What role does fibrillin play in the body?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with Marfan Syndrome?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with Marfan Syndrome?
What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located in the body?
Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located in the body?
Which type of cells are Macrophages?
Which type of cells are Macrophages?
Where are Plasma cells commonly found in the body?
Where are Plasma cells commonly found in the body?
What are the two types of cells that release substances like histamine to intensify inflammatory reactions?
What are the two types of cells that release substances like histamine to intensify inflammatory reactions?
Which type of cells are effective against parasitic worms and in acute allergic responses?
Which type of cells are effective against parasitic worms and in acute allergic responses?
What type of cells are involved in the immune response?
What type of cells are involved in the immune response?
Which cells are responsible for blood clotting?
Which cells are responsible for blood clotting?
Which cell type do platelets originate from?
Which cell type do platelets originate from?
What type of connective tissue is characterized by more fibers and fewer cells?
What type of connective tissue is characterized by more fibers and fewer cells?
Where can Dense Regular Connective Tissue be found in the body?
Where can Dense Regular Connective Tissue be found in the body?
What is the main function of Hyaline Cartilage?
What is the main function of Hyaline Cartilage?
Which type of cartilage is found in the nose, trachea, bronchi, and nasal septum?
Which type of cartilage is found in the nose, trachea, bronchi, and nasal septum?
What is Compact Bone also known as?
What is Compact Bone also known as?
What structures are present in Compact Bone that are either Osteons or Haversian systems?
What structures are present in Compact Bone that are either Osteons or Haversian systems?
