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Which class of connective tissue includes fats and fibrous tissues of ligaments?
Which class of connective tissue includes fats and fibrous tissues of ligaments?
- Cartilage
- Connective tissue proper (correct)
- Bone
- Blood
Which class of connective tissue is avascular?
Which class of connective tissue is avascular?
- Connective tissue proper
- Blood
- Bone
- Cartilage (correct)
What is the common origin of all connective tissues?
What is the common origin of all connective tissues?
- Epithelium
- Mesenchyme (correct)
- Ectoderm
- Endoderm
Which type of connective tissue has a rich supply of blood vessels?
Which type of connective tissue has a rich supply of blood vessels?
What is the main function of connective tissues related to transportation?
What is the main function of connective tissues related to transportation?
What characteristic helps connective tissues withstand great tension and bear weight?
What characteristic helps connective tissues withstand great tension and bear weight?
What are the three main elements of connective tissue?
What are the three main elements of connective tissue?
Which type of protein forms the backbone of collagen fibres in connective tissue?
Which type of protein forms the backbone of collagen fibres in connective tissue?
What is the function of elastic fibres in connective tissue?
What is the function of elastic fibres in connective tissue?
Which class of connective tissue cell is indicated by the suffix 'blast' and is actively mitotic?
Which class of connective tissue cell is indicated by the suffix 'blast' and is actively mitotic?
What do proteoglycans in the ground substance of connective tissue tend to form?
What do proteoglycans in the ground substance of connective tissue tend to form?
What is the role of reticular fibres in connective tissue?
What is the role of reticular fibres in connective tissue?
