18 Questions
Which type of collagen is the main structural collagen found in hyaline cartilage?
Type II
In which organs or tissues is Type III collagen prominently found?
Liver, bone marrow, and lymphoid organs
What is the function of Type IV collagen in the body?
Is an important constituent of basement membranes
Where is elastin found in large amounts in the body?
Lung and skin
What is the role of reticulin fibers in the body?
Support cellular organs like bone marrow and liver
How many different types of collagen are there in the collagen superfamily?
28
Which type of connective tissue provides strength with highly fibrous larger caliber collagen fibers and minimal ground substance?
Dense irregular connective tissue
What is the main function of dense regular collagenous connective tissue?
Providing strength in the capsule of organs
Which type of connective tissue has fiber bundles arranged in an interlacing pattern and forms the capsule of organs?
Dense regular collagenous CT
Where is dense irregular collagenous connective tissue mainly found in the body?
Dermis of skin
What cell type is mostly present in dense irregular connective tissue?
Fibroblast
Which type of connective tissue contains fiber bundles arranged in a parallel pattern and is restricted to tendons and ligaments?
Dense regular collagenous CT
Which type of connective tissue fiber is able to absorb metallic silver and stain black?
Reticular fibers
What is the physical character of the ground substance in connective tissue?
Amorphous transparent material
Which embryonic connective tissue type has abundant ground substance and delicate collagen fibers with few cells?
Mucous connective tissue
Where are stellate or star-shaped cells commonly found in connective tissue?
Mucous connective tissue
What provides volume and compression resistance to the tissues in the body?
Ground substance
Which type of connective tissue consists of all three types of fibers and has fewer and smaller caliber collagen fibers compared to dense?
Areolar CT
Test your knowledge on the different types and functions of collagen, including branching fibers like reticular fibers and the main structural collagen type I. Learn about the roles of collagen in supporting tissues, skin, tendons, and ligaments.
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