10 Questions
Which type of tissue represents the most abundant type of basic tissue in the body by weight?
Connective tissue
Where is connective tissue derived from during prenatal development?
Mesoderm
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
Storage and transport
Which type of tissue is usually composed of fewer cells spaced farther apart and containing larger amounts of matrix between the cells?
Connective tissuee
Which cell is the most common in all types of connective tissue?
Fibroblast
Which statement best describes the composition of connective tissue compared to epithelium?
Connective tissue has fewer cells spaced farther apart and containing larger amounts of matrix between the cells.
What makes most connective tissue renewable?
Its cells are capable of mitosis and can produce their own matrix of intercellular substance and fibers.
Which type of tissue is not vascularized?
Cartilage
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
Support, attachment, packing, insulation, storage, transport, repair, and defense
What is the most common cell found in all types of connective tissue?
Fibroblast
Test your knowledge of connective tissue, which is the most abundant basic tissue in the body by weight. Learn about its functions, origins, and various types.
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