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What is the primary function of connective tissue?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
Which of the following cells is NOT typically found in connective tissue?
Which of the following cells is NOT typically found in connective tissue?
What constitutes the non-cellular substrate of connective tissue?
What constitutes the non-cellular substrate of connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for mechanical functions?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for mechanical functions?
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Which of the following components is NOT a part of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
Which of the following components is NOT a part of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue contains fibroblasts, adipocytes, macrophages, and mast cells?
Which type of connective tissue contains fibroblasts, adipocytes, macrophages, and mast cells?
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What is the primary role of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?
What is the primary role of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of fibre found in connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a type of fibre found in connective tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a network of loosely arranged fibres and numerous cells?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a network of loosely arranged fibres and numerous cells?
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What are glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) primarily responsible for in the extracellular matrix?
What are glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) primarily responsible for in the extracellular matrix?
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Which of these is a characteristic of cartilage, a type of supporting connective tissue?
Which of these is a characteristic of cartilage, a type of supporting connective tissue?
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What distinguishes dense connective tissue from loose connective tissue?
What distinguishes dense connective tissue from loose connective tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue is categorized as fluid connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is categorized as fluid connective tissue?
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Which type of loose connective tissue is primarily responsible for energy storage?
Which type of loose connective tissue is primarily responsible for energy storage?
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What is the main cellular component found in cartilage?
What is the main cellular component found in cartilage?
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Which of the following is a type of fluid connective tissue?
Which of the following is a type of fluid connective tissue?
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What type of dense connective tissue provides strength in one direction?
What type of dense connective tissue provides strength in one direction?
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Which specialized connective tissue is firmer than other connective tissues?
Which specialized connective tissue is firmer than other connective tissues?
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What type of adipose tissue provides thermal insulation?
What type of adipose tissue provides thermal insulation?
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Which connective tissue is primarily responsible for supporting cells in lymph nodes?
Which connective tissue is primarily responsible for supporting cells in lymph nodes?
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Which type of cartilage is found in intervertebral discs?
Which type of cartilage is found in intervertebral discs?
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