Questions and Answers
Connective tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body.
True
All organs have some amount of connective tissue in them which hold their parenchyma together.
True
Connective tissues are not derived from mesoderm in the embryo.
False
Protein fibers and ground substance are collectively called extracellular matrix.
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There are no specialized cells in connective tissue which form and maintain extracellular matrix.
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Connective tissues are not vascularized.
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Connective tissue can replicate, allowing for healing and repair.
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Connective tissues are present on free surfaces or body cavities.
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The composition and structure of extracellular matrix do not determine the function and characteristic of connective tissue.
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The cells of connective tissues do not form and maintain extracellular matrix.
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Study Notes
Connective Tissue Characteristics
- Connective tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body.
- Found in all organs, holding parenchyma together.
Composition of Connective Tissue
- Consists of protein fibers and ground substance, collectively known as extracellular matrix.
- No specialized cells form and maintain extracellular matrix.
Properties of Connective Tissue
- Non-vascularized, meaning no blood vessels are present.
- Capable of replication, allowing for healing and repair.
- Found on free surfaces or in body cavities.
Function and Characteristics
- Function and characteristics of connective tissue are not determined by extracellular matrix composition and structure.
- Cells in connective tissue do not form and maintain extracellular matrix.
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