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What is the main characteristic that sets connective tissue apart from other basic tissues?
What is the main characteristic that sets connective tissue apart from other basic tissues?
From which germ layer are most connective tissues in the body derived?
From which germ layer are most connective tissues in the body derived?
Which systems can develop from mesoderm?
Which systems can develop from mesoderm?
Which types of tissues fall under the category of 'special types of connective tissue'?
Which types of tissues fall under the category of 'special types of connective tissue'?
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Where is connective tissue proper found in the body?
Where is connective tissue proper found in the body?
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What does connective tissue allow between body parts?
What does connective tissue allow between body parts?
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What staining technique turns the cytoplasm of mast cells dark purple?
What staining technique turns the cytoplasm of mast cells dark purple?
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Which type of collagen do reticular cells specialize in synthesizing?
Which type of collagen do reticular cells specialize in synthesizing?
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What distinguishes fibrocytes from active fibroblasts under proper conditions?
What distinguishes fibrocytes from active fibroblasts under proper conditions?
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Which connective tissue type predominantly consists of reticular fibers?
Which connective tissue type predominantly consists of reticular fibers?
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What is the main role of mast cells in the body?
What is the main role of mast cells in the body?
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What is a distinguishing feature of the nucleus of reticular cells in H&E preparations?
What is a distinguishing feature of the nucleus of reticular cells in H&E preparations?
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What is the average diameter of elastic fibers?
What is the average diameter of elastic fibers?
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What is the main function of proteoglycans in connective tissue?
What is the main function of proteoglycans in connective tissue?
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Which glycosaminoglycan (GAG) is the most abundant in the ground substance of connective tissue?
Which glycosaminoglycan (GAG) is the most abundant in the ground substance of connective tissue?
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How do elastic fibers appear when stained with orcein?
How do elastic fibers appear when stained with orcein?
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What type of cells are mesenchymal cells?
What type of cells are mesenchymal cells?
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What is the characteristic appearance of collagen fibers in H&E preparations?
What is the characteristic appearance of collagen fibers in H&E preparations?
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What is the most abundant protein in the body?
What is the most abundant protein in the body?
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What characteristic describes fibroblasts in connective tissues?
What characteristic describes fibroblasts in connective tissues?
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How do reticular fibers stain when impregnated with silver salts?
How do reticular fibers stain when impregnated with silver salts?
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Which type of cells are transient in connective tissue?
Which type of cells are transient in connective tissue?
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What distinguishes mesenchymal cells in terms of differentiation?
What distinguishes mesenchymal cells in terms of differentiation?
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Which connective tissue represents the largest energy storage site in the body?
Which connective tissue represents the largest energy storage site in the body?
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In which part of the body does reticular tissue serve as a shock absorber?
In which part of the body does reticular tissue serve as a shock absorber?
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Where is loose collagenous connective tissue typically found?
Where is loose collagenous connective tissue typically found?
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What is the predominant component of elastic tissue?
What is the predominant component of elastic tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue cells provide support and defense against invading organisms?
Which type of connective tissue cells provide support and defense against invading organisms?
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What characterizes loose collagenous connective tissue?
What characterizes loose collagenous connective tissue?
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Where are elastic fibers often arranged in elastic tissue?
Where are elastic fibers often arranged in elastic tissue?
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