12 Questions
Which class of connective tissue includes fats and fibrous tissues of ligaments?
Connective tissue proper
Which class of connective tissue is avascular?
Cartilage
What is the common origin of all connective tissues?
Mesenchyme
Which type of connective tissue has a rich supply of blood vessels?
Blood
What is the main function of connective tissues related to transportation?
Transportation of substances within the body
What characteristic helps connective tissues withstand great tension and bear weight?
Extracellular matrix
What are the three main elements of connective tissue?
Ground substances, Fibres, Cells
Which type of protein forms the backbone of collagen fibres in connective tissue?
Collagen
What is the function of elastic fibres in connective tissue?
Allow stretch and recoil like rubber bands
Which class of connective tissue cell is indicated by the suffix 'blast' and is actively mitotic?
Fibroblasts
What do proteoglycans in the ground substance of connective tissue tend to form?
Huge aggregates trapping water
What is the role of reticular fibres in connective tissue?
Form delicate networks around small blood vessels
This quiz covers the main classes and subclasses of connective tissue, including connective tissue proper, cartilage, bone, and blood. It also explores the major functions and common characteristics of connective tissues found in the body.
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