15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic tissues?
epithelium
What is the major component of most types of connective tissue?
Extracellular matrix
Which tissue is composed mainly of cells?
Epithelium
Which staining technique can be used to visualize these fibers?
Silver stain
What are elastic fibers composed of?
Elastin
Which connective tissue component acts as a barrier to infection?
Ground substance
What is the main function of tissue (interstitial) fluid in connective tissue?
Carrying nutrients to connective tissue
What is the main function of collagen type I?
Resistance to tension
Which type of connective tissue develops from a precursor tissue called mesenchyme?
Bone
What is the composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissue?
Protein fibers, ground substance, and tissue fluid
Which protein fiber is thinner than collagen and stretchier?
Elastic fibers
Which type of connective tissue provides delicate support around blood vessels?
Loose areolar connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue forms a framework for cells in lymph nodes and spleen?
Loose reticular connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue provides strength and resists stretching forces in all different directions?
Dense irregular connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue has thick bundles of parallel collagen fibers?
Dense regular connective tissue
Test your knowledge about elastic fibers and their role in the body. Learn about their structure, composition, and function in tissues like arteries and skin.
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