10 Questions
Which type of connective tissue fiber is composed of the protein elastin?
Elastic fibers
What is the main property of collagen fibers in connective tissue?
Strength but no stretch
Which component of the matrix in connective tissue is bound to complex polysaccharides termed glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?
Proteins
What is the role of reticulin fibers in connective tissue?
Delicate support for dense organs
Which type of tissue is responsible for the characteristic distensibility of large arteries?
Elastic tissue
What type of tissue contains a fine meshwork of reticulin fibers and supports organs like the liver and spleen?
Reticular tissue
Where is hyaline cartilage predominantly found in the body?
At the ends of bones forming movable joints
Which type of cartilage is characterized by containing dense collagen bundles and is found in areas subjected to weight-bearing stresses?
Fibrocartilage
What is the stored form of energy and also functions as padding and insulation in the body?
Adipose tissue
In which type of connective tissue are ligaments and tendons found, reinforcing joints and attaching muscles to bone?
Dense fibrous tissue
Explore the characteristics and composition of connective and supporting tissues in biology, including the roles of cells, matrix, and different types of fibers such as collagen and elastic fibers. Understand how the proportions of these components vary in different types of connective tissues.
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