10 Questions
What are the three main components of connective tissue?
Cells, fibers, ground substance
Which type of connective tissue holds organs in place and attaches to other underlying tissues?
Loose connective tissue
What provides strength and flexibility to connective tissue?
Fibers
Which type of connective tissue helps attach muscles to bones and link bones together at joints?
Dense connective tissue
What is the function of ground substance in connective tissue?
It fills the space between the cells and fibers.
Which type of fiber provides strength and flexibility to connective tissue?
Collagenous fibers
What is the function of loose connective tissue?
Hold organs in place and attach to other underlying tissues
Which type of connective tissue encompasses adipose, cartilage, bone, blood, and lymph?
Specialized connective tissue
What fills the space between the cells and fibers in connective tissue?
Ground substance
What are the three main components of connective tissue?
Cells, fibers, ground substance
Test your knowledge of connective tissue with this quiz. Learn about the components, functions, and characteristics of connective tissue, an essential type of tissue in the human body.
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