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What is the main function of connective tissues?
What is the main function of connective tissues?
- Hormone production
- Digestion
- Insulation (correct)
- Contraction
Which of the following is NOT a major class of connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a major class of connective tissue?
- Connective tissue proper
- Muscle tissue (correct)
- Cartilage
- Bone
Which connective tissue class has a rich supply of blood vessels?
Which connective tissue class has a rich supply of blood vessels?
- Dense connective tissue
- Bone (correct)
- Adipose tissue
- Cartilage
What is the function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?
What is the function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?
Where do all connective tissues arise from?
Where do all connective tissues arise from?
'Each adopted to perform a specific function in the body' refers to the ___________ in connective tissues.
'Each adopted to perform a specific function in the body' refers to the ___________ in connective tissues.
Which type of fibers in connective tissue provides high tensile strength to the matrix?
Which type of fibers in connective tissue provides high tensile strength to the matrix?
What are the function(s) of ground substance in connective tissue?
What are the function(s) of ground substance in connective tissue?
What are the three main elements of connective tissue (C.T)?
What are the three main elements of connective tissue (C.T)?
Which component of ground substance forms huge aggregates that trap water?
Which component of ground substance forms huge aggregates that trap water?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What distinguishes reticular fibers from collagen and elastic fibers in connective tissue?
What distinguishes reticular fibers from collagen and elastic fibers in connective tissue?
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