Connective and Supporting Tissues in Biology
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Which type of connective tissue fiber is composed of the protein elastin?

  • Collagen fibers
  • Reticulin fibers
  • Ground substance fibers
  • Elastic fibers (correct)
  • What is the main property of collagen fibers in connective tissue?

  • Strength but no stretch (correct)
  • Delicateness
  • Water retention
  • High elasticity
  • Which component of the matrix in connective tissue is bound to complex polysaccharides termed glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?

  • Cells
  • Water
  • Proteins (correct)
  • Fibers
  • What is the role of reticulin fibers in connective tissue?

    <p>Delicate support for dense organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue is responsible for the characteristic distensibility of large arteries?

    <p>Elastic tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue contains a fine meshwork of reticulin fibers and supports organs like the liver and spleen?

    <p>Reticular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is hyaline cartilage predominantly found in the body?

    <p>At the ends of bones forming movable joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage is characterized by containing dense collagen bundles and is found in areas subjected to weight-bearing stresses?

    <p>Fibrocartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stored form of energy and also functions as padding and insulation in the body?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of connective tissue are ligaments and tendons found, reinforcing joints and attaching muscles to bone?

    <p>Dense fibrous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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