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Which of the following substances is known as the ground substance in connective tissue?

  • Extracellular matrix (correct)
  • Reticular fibers
  • Collagen
  • Elastic fibers

What type of cells are fibroblasts classified as?

  • Stem cells
  • Specialised cells
  • Transient cells
  • Fixed cells (correct)

What is NOT a characteristic of the extracellular matrix?

  • Resists compressive forces
  • Colorful and viscous (correct)
  • Amorphous gelatinous material
  • Fills spaces between cells

What type of connective tissue is characterized by loose fibers and numerous cells?

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Which of the following types of cells is a transient cell in connective tissue?

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Which fiber type in connective tissue is known for its ability to resist stretching?

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Which type of connective tissue comprises adipose and areolar tissues?

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What do glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) primarily contribute to in the extracellular matrix?

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What type of connective tissue includes blood and lymph?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue fiber?

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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in connective tissue?

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What makes up the non-cellular substrate of connective tissue?

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Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for mechanical support?

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What is the role of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

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Which of the following best describes the extracellular matrix of connective tissue?

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Which type of connective tissue is specialized for metabolic maintenance?

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What characteristic differentiates connective tissues from other tissue types?

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What type of fibers are typically found in connective tissue?

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What are two types of adipose tissue?

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Which type of connective tissue is primarily found under the epidermis?

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What characterizes reticular connective tissue?

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Which cells are primarily found in cartilage?

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What is the main difference between compact and spongy bone?

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What type of tissue is classified as fluid connective tissue?

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Which type of cartilage is most commonly found in the ribs and nose?

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Which type of connective tissue has a matrix primarily composed of collagenous fibers and is known for its tensile strength?

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What percentage of body weight can white adipose tissue constitute?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of specialized connective tissue?

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What is one key function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

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Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for providing structural support?

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Which of the following best describes the appearance of loose connective tissue?

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Which cell type is primarily involved in the immune response within connective tissue?

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Which types of fibers are secreted by fibroblasts?

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Which component of connective tissue is known for its ability to absorb water and resist compressive forces?

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Which connective tissue type includes adipose and reticular tissues?

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What specialized connective tissue is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients and cells throughout the body?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of supporting connective tissue?

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What characterizes reticular connective tissue?

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Which of the following best describes the primary function of connective tissue?

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Which cells are most associated with the immune response within connective tissue?

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What component makes up the non-cellular substrate of connective tissue?

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Which connective tissue type is essential for mechanical function?

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What characterizes the extracellular matrix in specialized connective tissues?

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Which of the following connective tissue types primarily functions in energy storage?

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Which of the following cells is not commonly found in connective tissue?

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Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a matrix that includes glycosaminoglycans?

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In connective tissue, which property is largely provided by the extracellular matrix?

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Which type of fiber in connective tissue primarily provides elasticity?

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Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for thermal insulation and energy storage?

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What type of cartilage is characterized by its ability to withstand tension and is commonly found in intervertebral discs?

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Which type of connective tissue includes bone and cartilage?

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Erythrocytes and leucocytes are cell types found in which kind of connective tissue?

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Which type of dense connective tissue is characterized by a parallel arrangement of collagen fibers?

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Which of the following best describes the matrix of cartilage?

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What is the main characteristic of reticular connective tissue?

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In what way does loose connective tissue differ from dense connective tissue?

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What type of cells are primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of cartilage?

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Which type of connective tissue provides the framework for organs like the liver and spleen?

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Flashcards

Ground Substance

The non-cellular substance surrounding cells in connective tissue.

Fixed cells (connective tissue)

Cells that remain and perform their functions within the connective tissue.

Loose connective tissue

Connective tissue with loosely arranged fibers and many cells.

Transient cell

Cells that migrate into connective tissue from the bloodstream in response to stimuli.

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Collagen fibers

Fibers providing high tensile strength to resist stretching forces.

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)

Substances that attract water to hydrate the extracellular matrix.

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Connective tissue fibers

Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers

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Primary function of connective tissue

To bind, support, protect, and insulate organs

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Extracellular matrix (connective tissue)

Water, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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Reticular connective tissue

A mixture of cells and branching reticular fibers

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Chondrocytes

Specialized cells found in cartilage

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Fluid connective tissue

Type of connective tissue that consists of cells within a fluid matrix.

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Hyaline cartilage

Type of cartilage found in ribs and nose.

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Dense regular connective tissue

Tissue with collagen fibres for high tensile strength.

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Primary function of dense connective tissue

Structural support

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Appearance of loose connective tissue

Fibers are loosely arranged with numerous cells.

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Elastic, Collagen and Reticular

Provide tensile strength and elasticity

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)

Absorb water and resist compression

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Blood

Tissue that transports nutrients and cells.

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Extracellular Matrix

Provides structural integrity

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Connective tissue for mechanical support

Tendons and ligaments

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Adipose tissue

Storage of energy

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Cartilage ECM

A matrix that contains glycosaminoglycans.

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Property Provided by ECM

Mechanical strength via the ECM primarily .

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Fiber for elasticity

Elastic fibers

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Adipose tissue.

Thermal insulation and energy storage.

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