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Which components make up connective tissue?
Which components make up connective tissue?
What are the three main classifications of connective tissue?
What are the three main classifications of connective tissue?
What is the function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
What is the function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
Which class of connective tissue is found in the embryo and gives rise to almost all tissue in the adult?
Which class of connective tissue is found in the embryo and gives rise to almost all tissue in the adult?
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Where is mucoid connective tissue found?
Where is mucoid connective tissue found?
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Which class of connective tissue is NOT mentioned in the given text?
Which class of connective tissue is NOT mentioned in the given text?
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Which subtype of connective tissue is located under epithelia that cover the body surfaces, line the internal surfaces, and surround blood vessels, muscles, and nerves?
Which subtype of connective tissue is located under epithelia that cover the body surfaces, line the internal surfaces, and surround blood vessels, muscles, and nerves?
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What is the main characteristic of loose connective tissue proper?
What is the main characteristic of loose connective tissue proper?
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Which of the following is NOT a location where loose connective tissue proper is found?
Which of the following is NOT a location where loose connective tissue proper is found?
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Which type of connective tissue is primarily composed of Type I collagen fibers and fibroblasts?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily composed of Type I collagen fibers and fibroblasts?
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What is the main function of dense regular connective tissue?
What is the main function of dense regular connective tissue?
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Which structure is shown in the right panel of the image?
Which structure is shown in the right panel of the image?
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Which type of connective tissue is found in the dermis of the skin?
Which type of connective tissue is found in the dermis of the skin?
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What is the primary location of dense irregular connective tissue in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?
What is the primary location of dense irregular connective tissue in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?
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Which connective tissue is primarily composed of collagen fibers and forms the capsule of organs?
Which connective tissue is primarily composed of collagen fibers and forms the capsule of organs?
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Which type of fiber is NOT found in the extracellular matrix?
Which type of fiber is NOT found in the extracellular matrix?
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What is the composition of the ground substance in the extracellular matrix?
What is the composition of the ground substance in the extracellular matrix?
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What are the main components of the extracellular matrix?
What are the main components of the extracellular matrix?
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Which of the following locations is NOT where collagen fibers are found?
Which of the following locations is NOT where collagen fibers are found?
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Where are collagen molecules synthesized?
Where are collagen molecules synthesized?
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Which of the following is true about the synthesis of collagen molecules?
Which of the following is true about the synthesis of collagen molecules?
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Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
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What is the main symptom of scurvy?
What is the main symptom of scurvy?
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Which type of collagen is defective in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type 3?
Which type of collagen is defective in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type 3?
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Which of the following structures contains elastic fibers in the human body?
Which of the following structures contains elastic fibers in the human body?
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Which type of connective tissue is primarily composed of elastic fibers and forms the vocal folds of the larynx?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily composed of elastic fibers and forms the vocal folds of the larynx?
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What is the main function of elastic fibers in the human body?
What is the main function of elastic fibers in the human body?
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Which stain is used to distinguish elastic fibers from collagen fibers in the given image?
Which stain is used to distinguish elastic fibers from collagen fibers in the given image?
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Which connective tissue disorder is caused by a mutation in the fibrillin gene (FBN1)?
Which connective tissue disorder is caused by a mutation in the fibrillin gene (FBN1)?
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What is the function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?
What is the function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?
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Which of the following components is NOT part of the ground substance in connective tissue?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the ground substance in connective tissue?
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What is the main function of ground substance in connective tissue?
What is the main function of ground substance in connective tissue?
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Which of the following statements about glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in connective tissue is correct?
Which of the following statements about glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in connective tissue is correct?
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Which of the following is a long straight chain polysaccharide made up of repeating disaccharide units?
Which of the following is a long straight chain polysaccharide made up of repeating disaccharide units?
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Which of the following is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG)?
Which of the following is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG)?
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Which of the following is a negatively charged GAG that enables the diffusion of water through the ground substance?
Which of the following is a negatively charged GAG that enables the diffusion of water through the ground substance?
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Which of the following is the main proteoglycan in cartilage?
Which of the following is the main proteoglycan in cartilage?
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Which of the following can result in a decrease in the size of proteoglycan aggregates?
Which of the following can result in a decrease in the size of proteoglycan aggregates?
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What can a reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime result in?
What can a reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime result in?
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Which of the following is NOT a fixed cell in connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a fixed cell in connective tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue cell is an adult stem cell?
Which type of connective tissue cell is an adult stem cell?
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Which cells are resident cells in connective tissue proper?
Which cells are resident cells in connective tissue proper?
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Which of the following materials are synthesized by collagen fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Which of the following materials are synthesized by collagen fibroblasts in connective tissue?
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What is the shape of the nuclei of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the shape of the nuclei of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
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Which type of fibers are NOT synthesized by collagen fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Which type of fibers are NOT synthesized by collagen fibroblasts in connective tissue?
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Which of the following is true about modified fibroblasts?
Which of the following is true about modified fibroblasts?
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What is the main function of macrophages in connective tissue?
What is the main function of macrophages in connective tissue?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of macrophages?
Which of the following is a characteristic of macrophages?
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Which of the following is the main location where blood basophils are distributed?
Which of the following is the main location where blood basophils are distributed?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of blood basophils?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of blood basophils?
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Which of the following is the correct origin of blood basophils?
Which of the following is the correct origin of blood basophils?
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Which substance found in the cytoplasm of mast cells is responsible for allergic reactions?
Which substance found in the cytoplasm of mast cells is responsible for allergic reactions?
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What is the function of heparin in mast cells?
What is the function of heparin in mast cells?
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Which of the following substances is NOT found in the granules of mast cells?
Which of the following substances is NOT found in the granules of mast cells?
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Which of the following is a major endocrine organ that produces substances such as angiotensinogen and leptin?
Which of the following is a major endocrine organ that produces substances such as angiotensinogen and leptin?
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Which type of adipose tissue is specialized to store fat and considered as adipose tissue when a large number of adipocytes accumulate?
Which type of adipose tissue is specialized to store fat and considered as adipose tissue when a large number of adipocytes accumulate?
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Which substance is converted in the kidney to angiotensin I, and later converted in the lung by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) into angiotensin II, causing vasoconstriction of the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure?
Which substance is converted in the kidney to angiotensin I, and later converted in the lung by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) into angiotensin II, causing vasoconstriction of the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure?
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Which type of tissue is primarily composed of brown adipose tissue in newborn humans?
Which type of tissue is primarily composed of brown adipose tissue in newborn humans?
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What gives brown adipose tissue its brown color?
What gives brown adipose tissue its brown color?
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At what age do humans typically lose most of their brown adipose tissue?
At what age do humans typically lose most of their brown adipose tissue?
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Which type of white blood cell is active only after entering connective tissue?
Which type of white blood cell is active only after entering connective tissue?
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What is the classification of lymphocytes based on their function in the immune response?
What is the classification of lymphocytes based on their function in the immune response?
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Where are lymphocytes primarily transported via the blood?
Where are lymphocytes primarily transported via the blood?
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Which type of tissue is primarily composed of B-lymphocytes?
Which type of tissue is primarily composed of B-lymphocytes?
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Where are plasma cells derived from?
Where are plasma cells derived from?
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In which organs/tissues can B-lymphocytes be found?
In which organs/tissues can B-lymphocytes be found?
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Which cells migrate from blood to connective tissue in response to injury and inflammation?
Which cells migrate from blood to connective tissue in response to injury and inflammation?
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What is the main function of eosinophils in connective tissue?
What is the main function of eosinophils in connective tissue?
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Where do eosinophils develop and migrate to in the body?
Where do eosinophils develop and migrate to in the body?
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Which of the following cells migrate to connective tissue in response to injury and inflammation?
Which of the following cells migrate to connective tissue in response to injury and inflammation?
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Which of the following substances are found in the granules of basophils and mast cells?
Which of the following substances are found in the granules of basophils and mast cells?
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Which of the following cells are the least numerous type of white blood cells (WBCs)?
Which of the following cells are the least numerous type of white blood cells (WBCs)?
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