54 Questions
What type of connective tissue gives rise to all other connective tissues?
Mesenchyme
Which connective tissue type is described as a jelly-like ground substance with widely scattered fibroblasts?
Mucous Connective Tissue
Which type of connective tissue is like a 'packing material' and is widely distributed around almost every structure?
Areolar Connective Tissue
Which connective tissue type contains dominant adipocytes and a central triglyceride droplet?
Adipose Connective Tissue
What is the main function of white adipose tissue?
Energy Storage
In which connective tissue type are three types of fibers present: collagen, reticular, and elastic?
Areolar Connective Tissue
What is the function of tendons?
Attach muscle to bone
What is the characteristic of dense connective tissue?
More fibers, fewer cells
Which type of cartilage is found in the nose and trachea?
Hyaline cartilage
What is the function of hyaline cartilage?
Support and protect organs
Which type of bone tissue forms the outer layer of bones?
Compact bone
What are the rod-shaped units that make up compact bone called?
Both Osteons and Haversian systems
Which of the following is NOT a cell type found in connective tissue?
Epithelial cells
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Producing collagen fibers
Which cell type is responsible for storing energy in the form of fat?
Adipocytes
What is the primary function of chondrocytes?
Synthesizing cartilage matrix
Which cell type is involved in the formation and maintenance of bone tissue?
Osteoblasts
Which of the following cell types is involved in the transport of oxygen?
Erythrocytes
What is the primary function of mast cells in connective tissue?
Producing histamine
Which of the following is a characteristic of adipose connective tissue?
Stores energy in the form of fat
Where is mucous connective tissue commonly found?
Umbilical cord of a fetus
Which type of connective tissue has a jelly-like ground substance and contains widely scattered fibroblasts?
Areolar connective tissue
What is the main function of white adipose tissue in the body?
Storing energy
Which type of connective tissue is described as being like 'packing material' and is widely distributed around almost every structure?
Areolar connective tissue
Which of the following cells secrete the protein fibers that make up the extracellular matrix (ECM) in connective tissue?
Fibroblasts
Which cell type is primarily responsible for the formation and maintenance of cartilage tissue?
Chondrocytes
Which of the following cells are responsible for storing energy in the form of fat droplets within adipose tissue?
Adipocytes
Which cell type is involved in the formation and maintenance of bone tissue?
Osteoblasts
Which of the following cells are found in blood, a type of connective tissue?
Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
Which cell type is responsible for the synthesis and maintenance of the extracellular matrix in loose connective tissues, such as areolar tissue?
Fibroblasts
Which cell type is responsible for the production of collagen fibers in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts
What is the primary function of adipocytes in connective tissue?
Storage of triglycerides (fats)
Which cell type is responsible for the formation and maintenance of cartilage?
Chondrocytes
What is the primary function of mast cells in connective tissue?
Release of inflammatory mediators
Which cell type is responsible for the formation of bone tissue?
Osteoblasts
What is the primary function of macrophages in connective tissue?
Phagocytosis and immune defense
Where is dense regular connective tissue found in the body?
In ligaments connecting bones
Which type of connective tissue has a shiny white color and is not considered a living tissue?
Dense regular connective tissue
What is the structure primarily found within compact bone?
Haversian systems
Which connective tissue type has a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers but the fibers are not obvious?
Dense irregular connective tissue
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Secreting extracellular matrix proteins
Where are macrophages commonly found in connective tissue?
Within adipose tissue
Which of the following is NOT a cell type found in connective tissue?
Hepatocytes
Which cell type is responsible for the production of collagen fibers in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts
What is the primary function of adipocytes in connective tissue?
Store energy in the form of fat droplets
Which cell type is primarily responsible for the formation and maintenance of cartilage tissue?
Chondrocytes
Which cell type is responsible for the synthesis and maintenance of the extracellular matrix in loose connective tissues, such as areolar tissue?
Fibroblasts
What is the primary function of mast cells in connective tissue?
Release inflammatory mediators during allergic reactions
Which type of connective tissue contains widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?
Mucous Connective Tissue
Which connective tissue type is described as being widely distributed like 'packing material' around almost every structure?
Areolar Connective Tissue
Which connective tissue type is dominant in white adipose for energy storage and brown adipose for heat production?
Adipose Connective Tissue
Which embryonic connective tissue type gives rise to all other connective tissues?
Mesenchyme
Which mature connective tissue type is the most common form with three types of fibers present: collagen, reticular, and elastic?
Areolar Connective Tissue
Which cell type is responsible for the formation of bone tissue?
Mesenchymal Cells
Test your knowledge on connective tissue classification, including embryonic and mature types. Identify key characteristics and functions of different connective tissues, such as Mesenchyme. Images may be provided for better understanding.
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