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Connective Tissue Functions Quiz

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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?

Fibroblasts

Osteoblasts

Chondroblasts

Mesenchymal cells (correct)

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?

To secrete the extracellular matrix Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of macrophages in connective tissue?

To engulf foreign particles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell stores triglycerides in connective tissue?

Adipocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

To control the surrounding watery environment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue serves as the major transport system within the body?

Blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the extracellular matrix of cartilage and bone?

The level of flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of stored energy reserves in the body?

Adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of connective tissue that distinguishes it from epithelial tissue?

It does not usually occur on body surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of proteoglycan molecules in the extracellular matrix?