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Connective Tissue Functions and Characteristics

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What is the primary function of connective tissue in the body?

To provide movement and contraction

To connect cells and tissues together and hold them in place (correct)

To regulate body temperature

To transmit nerve impulses

What is the main component of collagenic fibers?

Elastin

Keratin

Actin

Collagen (correct)

What is the characteristic of collagen fibrils?

Thin and elongated with transverse striations (correct)

Branching and forming regular networks

Colorless and non-branching

Thick and irregularly shaped

What is the function of elastic fibers in connective tissue?

To provide elasticity and strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of connective tissue in defense mechanism and immunity?

It has a role in defense mechanism and immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of reticular fibers under a light microscope?

They are not visible Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Ground substance and fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of reticular fibers?

To provide a network around the cells of the parenchymal organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of reticular fibers?

They are not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the ground substance?

Hyaluronic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glycoprotein in the ground substance?

It functions in attaching cells to fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tissue fluid in the ground substance?

To transport nutrients and oxygen from capillaries to other tissues Signup and view all the answers

What type of stain is used to demonstrate reticular fibers?

Silver stain Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of reticular fibers when stained with orcein?

They take a dark brown color Signup and view all the answers