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What is a characteristic of connective tissue that is not found in epithelial tissue?
What is a characteristic of connective tissue that is not found in epithelial tissue?
- Being supplied with nerves
- Having a distinct basement membrane
- Having a rich blood supply (correct)
- Having a high concentration of cell junctions
What is the name of the immature cells that give rise to the cells of connective tissue?
What is the name of the immature cells that give rise to the cells of connective tissue?
- Fibroblasts
- Osteoblasts
- Chondroblasts
- Mesenchymal cells (correct)
Which type of cell is involved in the inflammatory response and can bind to, ingest, and kill bacteria?
Which type of cell is involved in the inflammatory response and can bind to, ingest, and kill bacteria?
- Fibroblasts
- Macrophages
- Mast cells (correct)
- Plasma cells
What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the main function of macrophages in connective tissue?
What is the main function of macrophages in connective tissue?
Which type of cell stores triglycerides in connective tissue?
Which type of cell stores triglycerides in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue serves as the major transport system within the body?
Which type of connective tissue serves as the major transport system within the body?
What is the main difference between the extracellular matrix of cartilage and bone?
What is the main difference between the extracellular matrix of cartilage and bone?
What is the primary location of stored energy reserves in the body?
What is the primary location of stored energy reserves in the body?
What is a characteristic of connective tissue that distinguishes it from epithelial tissue?
What is a characteristic of connective tissue that distinguishes it from epithelial tissue?
What is the function of proteoglycan molecules in the extracellular matrix?
What is the function of proteoglycan molecules in the extracellular matrix?
