14 Questions
Which connective tissue category consists of a population of cells suspended in a watery matrix?
Blood
What gives bone strength and rigidity due to mineral deposits?
Calcification
Which type of connective tissue has a smaller cell population than connective tissue proper?
Supporting connective tissue
What is the composition of connective tissue proper's ground substance?
Syrupy
Which type of cells are stationary and involved with local maintenance and repair?
Fixed cells
What type of fibers does cartilage have in its gel matrix?
Elastic fibers
Which type of connective tissue contains many types of cells and extracellular fibers in a syrupy ground substance?
Connective tissue proper
What is the primary component of the ground substance in connective tissue proper?
Proteins
What is responsible for giving the bone rigidity due to mineral deposits?
"Calcified" nature
What is the term for the cytoplasm of a muscle cell that is different from the cytoplasm of 'typical' cells?
Sarcoplasm
What is the name of the plasma membrane of a muscle cell?
Myolemma
How many types of muscle tissue are found in the human body?
Three
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates muscle cells from other cells?
Presence of sarcoplasm
Although the contraction mechanism is similar, what distinguishes the three types of muscle tissue internally?
Internal organization
Test your knowledge on the three categories of connective tissue: connective tissue proper, fluid connective tissue, and supporting connective tissue. Learn about the composition, properties, and differences of these connective tissues.
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