18 Questions
What is the color of collagen fibers when fresh?
White
Which of the following types of collagen is found in blood vessels?
Type III
What is the characteristic color of elastic fibers when fresh?
Yellow
Which cells are responsible for synthesizing reticular fibers in the body?
Fibroblasts
In connective tissues, what does the ground substance do?
Acts as a molecular sieve facilitating diffusion between blood and tissues
Which type of collagen is found in bones, tendons, and dermis?
Type I
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
Providing structural and metabolic support to organs
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for storing energy as fat?
Adipose tissue
Which cells are involved in phagocytosis or antibody production in connective tissue?
Plasma cells
Which cells play a role in the repair and defense processes in connective tissue?
Leucocytes
What is the main function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Matrix and fiber production
Which type of collagen fiber is responsible for providing strength and support to connective tissues?
Type I collagen fibers
Which component serves as a physical barrier in spreading infection within the ground substance?
Mucopolysaccharides
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by the presence of Fibronectin, Chondronectin, and Laminin?
Dense Regular Connective Tissue
What is the role of Water & Electrolytes in connective tissue?
Maintenance of Fluid balance
Which type of connective tissue contains Adipose tissue and Reticular tissue?
Connective tissue with special properties
Plasma Cells are derived from which type of connective tissue cell?
B Lymphocytes
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by the presence of Elastic fibers like Ligamentum nuchae?
Regular Elastic Connective Tissue
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