Connective Tissue Identification Quiz

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What type of connective tissue is areolar?

  • Cartilage
  • Nervous tissue
  • Loose connective tissue (correct)
  • Dense connective tissue

Where is adipose tissue primarily located?

Under skin in subcutaneous tissue; around kidneys and eyeballs; within abdomen; in breasts.

In which type of organs would you find reticular connective tissue?

  • Lymphoid organs (correct)
  • Nervous tissues
  • Skeletal muscles
  • Cartilage

What are the main locations of dense regular connective tissue?

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Where can you find dense irregular connective tissue?

<p>Fibrous capsules of organs and of joints; dermis of the skin; submucosa of the digestive tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which connective tissue maintains the shape of certain structures like the ear?

<p>Elastic cartilage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

<p>Attached to bones or occasionally to skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is cardiac muscle found?

<p>The walls of the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the main location of smooth muscle.

<p>Mostly in the walls of hollow organs (intestines).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is nervous tissue primarily located?

<p>Brain, spinal cord, and nerves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main features of fibrocartilage?

<p>Intervertebral discs; pubic symphysis; discs of knee joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is osseous tissue more commonly known as?

<p>Bone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is blood?

<p>Connective tissue; contained within blood vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Areolar Connective Tissue

Loose connective tissue widely distributed under epithelial layers, forming the lamina propria of mucous membranes. Functions include packaging organs and surrounding capillaries.

Adipose Connective Tissue

Loose connective tissue found beneath the skin in subcutaneous areas, around kidneys and eyeballs, and within the abdomen. Contributes to breast tissue.

Reticular Connective Tissue

Type of loose connective tissue predominant in lymphoid organs, found in lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Dense connective tissue comprised of densely packed collagen fibers, mainly forming tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses.

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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Dense connective tissue featuring a non-uniform arrangement of collagen fibers, forming fibrous capsules around organs, joints, and the dermis of the skin. Also present in the submucosa of the digestive tract.

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Elastic Connective Tissue

Dense connective tissue containing elastic fibers, found in the walls of large arteries, ligaments of the vertebral column, and bronchial tubes.

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Hyaline Cartilage

Type of cartilage forming most of the embryonic skeleton, covering ends of long bones in joint cavities, creating costal cartilages of ribcage, and present in the nose, trachea, and larynx.

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Elastic Cartilage

Supports structures like the external ear and epiglottis, containing a high density of elastic fibers.

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Skeletal Muscle

Striated muscle tissue attached to bones or skin, responsible for voluntary movements.

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Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found in the walls of the heart, responsible for the involuntary contractions that pump blood.

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Smooth Muscle

Found predominantly in the walls of hollow organs like intestines, aids in organs' contractions.

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Nervous Tissue

Comprises the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.

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Fibrocartilage

Provides support and absorbs shock in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, and knee joint discs.

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Osseous Tissue

Also known as bone tissue, forming the structural framework of the skeleton.

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Blood

Classified as a connective tissue, housed within blood vessels, essential for transportation of nutrients and oxygen.

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Study Notes

Areolar Connective Tissue

  • Loose connective tissue, widely distributed under epithelial layers
  • Forms the lamina propria of mucous membranes
  • Functions include packaging organs and surrounding capillaries

Adipose Connective Tissue

  • Loose connective tissue found beneath the skin in subcutaneous areas
  • Located around kidneys, eyeballs, and within the abdomen
  • Contributes to breast tissue

Reticular Connective Tissue

  • Type of loose connective tissue predominant in lymphoid organs
  • Found in lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

  • Comprised of densely packed collagen fibers
  • Primarily forms tendons, most ligaments, and aponeuroses

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

  • Also a dense connective tissue featuring a non-uniform arrangement of collagen fibers
  • Forms fibrous capsules around organs, joints, and the dermis of the skin
  • Present in the submucosa of the digestive tract

Elastic Connective Tissue

  • Dense connective tissue that includes elastic fibers
  • Found in the walls of large arteries, associated ligaments of the vertebral column, and bronchial tubes

Hyaline Cartilage

  • Type of cartilage forming most of the embryonic skeleton
  • Covers ends of long bones in joint cavities and creates costal cartilages of ribcage
  • Present in the cartilage of the nose, trachea, and larynx

Elastic Cartilage

  • Supports structures like the external ear (pinna) and the epiglottis
  • Contains a high density of elastic fibers

Skeletal Muscle

  • Striated muscle tissue attached to bones or skin
  • Responsible for voluntary movements

Cardiac Muscle

  • Specialized muscle tissue found in the walls of the heart
  • Responsible for the involuntary contractions that pump blood

Smooth Muscle

  • Found predominantly in the walls of hollow organs, such as intestines
  • Involuntary muscle tissue that aids in organs' contractions

Nervous Tissue

  • Comprises the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
  • Responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body

Fibrocartilage

  • Provides support and absorbs shock in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, and knee joint discs

Osseous Tissue

  • Also known as bone tissue
  • Forms the structural framework of the skeleton

Blood

  • Classified as a connective tissue
  • Housed within blood vessels and is essential for transportation of nutrients and oxygen

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