108 Questions
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
Secreting components of the matrix
Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located?
Under the skin and around organs
Which cells are known for their phagocytic functions in connective tissues?
Macrophages (Histiocytes)
What is the main role of plasma cells in connective tissues?
Secreting antibodies
Where can you find fibroblasts in the body?
Widely distributed in connective tissues
Which type of cell stores triglycerides in connective tissues?
Adipocytes (fat cells)
Which type of connective tissue fibre is composed of collagen with a coating of glycoprotein?
Reticular fibres
What is the function of elastic fibres in the body?
To give more strength and stability while being stretchable
Which syndrome results from a hereditary defect in elastic fibres?
Marfan Syndrome
Which cell type secretes reticular fibres in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts
Which connective tissue fibre can be stretched 150% without breaking?
Elastic fibres
Which type of protein fibre is most abundant in the body?
Collagen fibres
Which of the following cells are the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?
Adipocytes
What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?
Energy storage
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
Fibroblasts and adipocytes
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Produce collagen and other fibers
Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Mesenchyme
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?
Mucous connective tissue
Which connective tissue cell type is dominant in adipose connective tissue?
Fibroblasts
Which connective tissue cell type is known for secreting reticular fibers?
Fibroblasts
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
Extracellular matrix synthesis
Which cell type is not commonly found in adipose connective tissue?
Mast cells
Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Fibroblasts
Which cell type is characterized by being widely scattered in a jelly-like ground substance?
Fibroblasts
Which cell type stores fat (triglycerides) in connective tissues?
Adipocytes
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
Produce collagen and elastic fibers
Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for secreting reticular fibers?
Reticular cells
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue cell?
Nerve cells
Which connective tissue cell type is known for its phagocytic functions?
Macrophages
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
Fibroblasts and adipocytes
What is the primary function of adipocytes (fat cells) in connective tissue?
To store and release energy in the form of triglycerides
Which type of cells are primarily responsible for secreting the extracellular matrix components in connective tissue?
Fibroblasts
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
Fibroblasts and adipocytes
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
To secrete the components of the extracellular matrix
Which of the following cell types are primarily responsible for storing triglycerides in connective tissue?
Adipocytes
Which of the following cell types are found in both areolar and adipose connective tissues?
Fibroblasts and adipocytes
Where is connective tissue NOT found?
On body surfaces
Which connective tissue type is highly vascular except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?
Cartilage
What is the major function of connective tissues in the body?
To store energy reserves
Which component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues do cells secrete?
Protein Fibres
What largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
Extracellular Matrix structure
Which of the following components is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Lymphocytes
Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?
Areolar connective tissue
Which connective tissue type has fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance with widely scattered fibroblasts?
Mucous connective tissue
Which adipose connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?
Brown adipose
Where are adipocytes dominant in the body?
Orbit of the eye
Which mature connective tissue type is characterized by having many cells and fewer fibers?
Adipose connective tissue
Which embryonic connective tissue gives rise to all other connective tissues?
Mesenchyme
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?
In tendons and ligaments
What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?
Dense network of collagen and elastic fibers
Which connective tissue type is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?
Dense regular connective tissue
Where is dense irregular connective tissue predominantly located in the body?
In the skin dermis
What is the primary function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?
To provide flexibility and enable movement
Which connective tissue type is composed of rod-shaped units known as Osteons or Haversian systems?
Compact bone
Which connective tissue is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?
Hyaline cartilage
Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located?
Subcutaneous tissue
What is the main function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?
Providing structural support
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?
Tendons and ligaments
Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Mesenchymal cells
What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?
Lack of blood vessels
Which of the following connective tissue types is characterized by having widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?
Mucous connective tissue
Which of the following connective tissue types is considered the most common form?
Areolar connective tissue
Which of the following cell types is the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?
Adipocytes
Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Mesenchyme
Which of the following cell types is responsible for secreting reticular fibers in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts
What is the primary function of adipose connective tissue in the body?
Insulation and energy storage
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers, providing flexibility and movement?
Hyaline cartilage
Which component of bone tissue is composed of many rod-shaped units called Osteons or Haversian systems?
Compact bone
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found in the body?
Tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses
What is the main function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?
Allow for flexibility and stretching
Which type of connective tissue is highly vascular, except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?
Adipose tissue
Which connective tissue type gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Mesenchymal connective tissue
Which component is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Nerves
Which connective tissue type has very little blood supply or is avascular?
Cartilage
Which connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?
Brown Adipose Tissue
Which connective tissue fiber can be stretched 150% without breaking?
Elastic Fibers
Which cell type secretes reticular fibers in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts
Which component largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
Extracellular Matrix
Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?
Areolar connective tissue
What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?
Energy storage
What type of connective tissue predominantly supports the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Mucous connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue contains adipocytes with a central triglyceride droplet?
Adipose connective tissue
Where is areolar connective tissue widely distributed in the body?
Around almost every structure
Which subtype of adipose connective tissue is primarily responsible for heat production?
Brown adipose
Where in the body can dense regular connective tissue be found?
In the tendons connecting muscle to bone
What is the primary characteristic feature of hyaline cartilage?
Resilient gel-like structure
Which connective tissue type is primarily located in the anterior ends of ribs and the nasal septum?
Elastic cartilage
What distinguishes dense irregular connective tissue from dense regular connective tissue?
Random arrangement of collagen fibers
Where is compact bone, also known as cortical bone, primarily located?
In the outer layer of bones
What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage?
It is characterized by a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of connective tissue?
Found on body surfaces like epithelial tissue
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by being avascular?
Cartilage
What is the main composition of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix (ECM)?
Ground Substance (GS) and Protein Fibres in association
Where are the protein fibres of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix secreted from?
Cells in the ECM/CT
Which of the following components largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
Extracellular Matrix structure
What sets connective tissue apart from epithelial tissue concerning their presence in the body?
Connective tissue can be highly vascular
Where are tendons primarily found in the body?
Between muscle and bone
Which subtype of cartilage is abundant and relatively weak but resilient?
Hyaline Cartilage
What is the primary function of ligaments in the body?
To connect bone to bone
Which type of connective tissue forms the outer layer of bones?
Dense Regular Connective Tissue
What is the main characteristic feature of dense irregular connective tissue?
Randomly oriented collagen fibers
In which part of the body would you find aponeuroses?
In the abdomen
What is the main structural component of loose connective tissue?
Collagen fibers
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for storing energy in the form of triglycerides?
Adipose connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue is found in the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Mucous connective tissue
Which of the following is NOT a type of mature connective tissue?
Mesenchyme
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for providing support and flexibility to various structures in the body?
Areolar connective tissue
Which type of connective tissue is avascular, meaning it lacks blood vessels?
Cartilage
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