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Which of the following cells in connective tissue is capable of engulfing bacteria and cellular debris by phagocytosis?
Which of the following cells in connective tissue is capable of engulfing bacteria and cellular debris by phagocytosis?
- Mast cells
- Plasma cells
- Macrophages (correct)
- Fibroblasts
What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
- Secrete proteins needed for fiber synthesis (correct)
- Engulf pathogens by phagocytosis
- Transport energy reserves within the body
- Protect and insulate internal organs
What is the embryonic origin of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the embryonic origin of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
- Mesoderm (correct)
- Endoderm
- Ectoderm
- None of the above
Which connective tissue cell differentiates into fibrocytes, the mature cells?
Which connective tissue cell differentiates into fibrocytes, the mature cells?
Which of the following connective tissue cells is most abundant?
Which of the following connective tissue cells is most abundant?
What is the primary function of macrophages in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of macrophages in connective tissue?
Which type of cells are not found in significant numbers in normal connective tissue but increase in number in response to certain conditions?
Which type of cells are not found in significant numbers in normal connective tissue but increase in number in response to certain conditions?
What is the specialized form of adipose tissue that is prominent in babies and metabolizes triglycerides for heat under the control of the CNS?
What is the specialized form of adipose tissue that is prominent in babies and metabolizes triglycerides for heat under the control of the CNS?
What is the smallest percentage (0-0.5%) of cells in connective tissue that increases when nearing death?
What is the smallest percentage (0-0.5%) of cells in connective tissue that increases when nearing death?
Which matrix component of connective tissue prevents tissue cells from touching one another?
Which matrix component of connective tissue prevents tissue cells from touching one another?
What type of cell will hematopoietic stem cells form?
What type of cell will hematopoietic stem cells form?
Which substance, providing support and adhesiveness, is referred to as a jelly-like substance?
Which substance, providing support and adhesiveness, is referred to as a jelly-like substance?
Which type of connective tissue cell is characterized by irregularly shaped cells, semifluid ground substance, and delicate reticular fibers?
Which type of connective tissue cell is characterized by irregularly shaped cells, semifluid ground substance, and delicate reticular fibers?
What classical disease is historically associated with sailors and results from defective collagen formation due to a lack of vitamin C?
What classical disease is historically associated with sailors and results from defective collagen formation due to a lack of vitamin C?
Which type of disease is characterized by mutations in genes responsible for coding types I and III collagen?
Which type of disease is characterized by mutations in genes responsible for coding types I and III collagen?
Which type of cell helps form the stroma supporting frameworks of soft organs and the basement membrane?
Which type of cell helps form the stroma supporting frameworks of soft organs and the basement membrane?
In connective tissue, where can mesenchyme cells be found in adults?
In connective tissue, where can mesenchyme cells be found in adults?
What is the main effect of mutations in genes coding for collagen types I and III?
What is the main effect of mutations in genes coding for collagen types I and III?
