Human Anatomy: Connective Tissue Quiz

A type of epithelium that can stretch and provides distention for the urinary bladder and parts of the ureters and urethra.

A type of epithelium that appears stratified but is a single layer, aiding in secretion and movement of mucus.

A variety of pseudostratified epithelium with cilia and goblet cells that lines the upper respiratory tract.

The most abundant tissue in the body, consisting of cells, ground substance, and fibers forming a matrix.

The material between connective tissue cells that can be fluid to solid, determining the tissue's characteristics.

Cells ending in -blast (like osteoblast) that produce the matrix; they are active in forming new tissue.

Cells ending in -cyte (like osteocyte) that maintain the matrix and have reduced energy needs.

Includes fibroblasts, macrophages, plasma cells, mast cells, adipocytes, and leukocytes, each with specific roles.

The gel-like material in connective tissue that supports and binds cells.

Structures providing strength and support; include collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.

Strong fibers made of collagen, resistant to stretching; found in bone and cartilage.

Fibers made of elastin that allow stretching; found in skin and blood vessels.

Thin fibers made of collagen and glycoprotein providing support in soft organs.

Connective tissue with loosely woven fibers and abundant cells; found in various tissues.

Connective tissue made of adipocytes for storing triglycerides (fat).

Connective tissue types that don't change after birth; includes proper, cartilage, bone, and blood.

Reduces heat loss, serves as energy reserve, and protects.

Composed of fine reticular fibers; found in organs like liver and spleen.

Contains thick, regularly arranged collagen fibers; forms tendons and ligaments.

Contains randomly arranged collagen fibers; provides strength in various locations.

Contains elastic fibers; allows stretching of organs like lungs and arteries.

Jellylike matrix with collagen and elastic fibers; lacks blood vessels and nerves.

Most common type; contains fine collagen fibers; found in joints, nose, and skeleton.

Contains bundles of collagen; found in pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs; provides support.

The study of tissues and their structures.

Covers body surfaces and lines organs/cavities.

Responsible for body movement and contractions.

Initiates and transmits nerve impulses for coordination.

Consists of closely packed cells with a high regeneration capacity.

Can be simple, stratified, or pseudostratified based on layering.

Includes squamous, cuboidal, columnar, and transitional shapes.

A type of cartilage with elastic fibers providing shape support.

A rigid tissue with a matrix of mineral salts and collagen, housing osteocytes.

Liquid matrix plasma with formed elements like erythrocytes and leukocytes.

Striated, multinucleated muscle tissue attached to bones and under voluntary control.

Striated and branched muscle tissue forming the heart wall, involuntary control.

Non-striated, spindle-shaped muscle found in hollow organs, usually involuntary.

Nerve cells that transmit impulses, consisting of a cell body, dendrites, and axons.

Supportive cells in the nervous system that protect neurons.

A single layer of flat cells adapted for diffusion and filtration.

The layer formed by simple squamous epithelium lining the heart and blood vessels.

Layer of simple squamous epithelium lining thoracic and abdominal cavities.

A single layer of cube-shaped cells involved in secretion and absorption.

A layer of nonciliated rectangular cells aiding in secretion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.

Multiple layers of flat cells; protective function, keratinized in skin.

Several layers of cube-shaped cells functioning in protection, found in sweat glands ducts.

Several layers of cells with a top layer of rectangles involved in protection and secretion.