Connective Tissue Cells: Morphology and Functions
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What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

  • To engulf and destroy pathogens
  • To store fat
  • To produce collagen fibers (correct)
  • To produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens
  • What is the main difference between fibroblasts and fibrocytes?

  • Type of fibers produced
  • Amount of heterochromatin in the nucleus (correct)
  • Number of organelles in the cytoplasm
  • Shape of the cell
  • What is the main function of adipocytes in connective tissue?

  • To store energy in the form of fat (correct)
  • To produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens
  • To engulf and destroy pathogens
  • To produce collagen fibers
  • What is the composition of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

    <p>Primarily composed of collagen fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of the ground substance in connective tissue?

    <p>A fluid-like substance with low viscosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies in connective tissue?

    <p>Plasma cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a macrophage in connective tissue?

    <p>Engaging in phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue has a predominance of elastic fibers?

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

    What is the characteristic of the nucleus of a macrophage?

    <p>Dark, indented, and eccentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the classification of connective tissue?

    <p>The relative quantity of cells, fibers, and ground substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue has cells, fibers, and ground substance in equivalent proportions?

    <p>Loose connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of a macrophage?

    <p>From a monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are responsible for synthesizing collagen fibers in the extracellular matrix?

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

    Which type of fiber is composed of elastin protein and can be stretched up to one and a half times?

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

    What is the function of stationary cells in connective tissue?

    <p>Synthesis of the components of the extracellular matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fiber is structurally similar to collagen fibers and forms a delicate network?

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

    What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

    <p>Synthesis of the components of the extracellular matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of osteocytes in connective tissue?

    <p>Maintenance of bone tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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