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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?

Primarily composed of collagen fibers (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A fluid-like substance with low viscosity (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Plasma cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Engaging in phagocytosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Elastic connective tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the nucleus of a macrophage?

Dark, indented, and eccentric (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the classification of connective tissue?

The relative quantity of cells, fibers, and ground substance (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Loose connective tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of a macrophage?

From a monocyte (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fibroblasts (D) 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?

Elastic fibers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of stationary cells in connective tissue?

Synthesis of the components of the extracellular matrix (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Reticular fibers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Synthesis of the components of the extracellular matrix (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of osteocytes in connective tissue?

Maintenance of bone tissue (A) Signup and view all the answers