Marfan Syndrome Overview
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What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?

  • Producing growth factors
  • Phagocytosis
  • Storing fat
  • Secreting components of the matrix (correct)

    • Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located?

  • Within the brain
  • In muscle tissues
  • Under the skin and around organs (correct)
  • Around the bones

    • Which cells are known for their phagocytic functions in connective tissues?

  • Macrophages (Histiocytes) (correct)
  • Plasma cells
  • Adipocytes (fat cells)
  • Fibroblasts

    • What is the main role of plasma cells in connective tissues?

    <p>Secreting antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find fibroblasts in the body?

    <p>Widely distributed in connective tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell stores triglycerides in connective tissues?

    <p>Adipocytes (fat cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue fibre is composed of collagen with a coating of glycoprotein?

    <p>Reticular fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of elastic fibres in the body?

    <p>To give more strength and stability while being stretchable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome results from a hereditary defect in elastic fibres?

    <p>Marfan Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type secretes reticular fibres in connective tissues?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue fibre can be stretched 150% without breaking?

    <p>Elastic fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein fibre is most abundant in the body?

    <p>Collagen fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cells are the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?

    <p>Adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?

    <p>Energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?

    <p>Fibroblasts and adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

    <p>Produce collagen and other fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?

    <p>Mesenchyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is characterized by widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?

    <p>Mucous connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue cell type is dominant in adipose connective tissue?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue cell type is known for secreting reticular fibers?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?

    <p>Extracellular matrix synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is not commonly found in adipose connective tissue?

    <p>Mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is characterized by being widely scattered in a jelly-like ground substance?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type stores fat (triglycerides) in connective tissues?

    <p>Adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?

    <p>Produce collagen and elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for secreting reticular fibers?

    <p>Reticular cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue cell?

    <p>Nerve cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue cell type is known for its phagocytic functions?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?

    <p>Fibroblasts and adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of adipocytes (fat cells) in connective tissue?

    <p>To store and release energy in the form of triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are primarily responsible for secreting the extracellular matrix components in connective tissue?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?

    <p>Fibroblasts and adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

    <p>To secrete the components of the extracellular matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types are primarily responsible for storing triglycerides in connective tissue?

    <p>Adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types are found in both areolar and adipose connective tissues?

    <p>Fibroblasts and adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is connective tissue NOT found?

    <p>On body surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is highly vascular except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major function of connective tissues in the body?

    <p>To store energy reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues do cells secrete?

    <p>Protein Fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?

    <p>Extracellular Matrix structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?

    <p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?

    <p>Areolar connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type has fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance with widely scattered fibroblasts?

    <p>Mucous connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adipose connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?

    <p>Brown adipose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are adipocytes dominant in the body?

    <p>Orbit of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mature connective tissue type is characterized by having many cells and fewer fibers?

    <p>Adipose connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which embryonic connective tissue gives rise to all other connective tissues?

    <p>Mesenchyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?

    <p>In tendons and ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?

    <p>Dense network of collagen and elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?

    <p>Dense regular connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is dense irregular connective tissue predominantly located in the body?

    <p>In the skin dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?

    <p>To provide flexibility and enable movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is composed of rod-shaped units known as Osteons or Haversian systems?

    <p>Compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?

    <p>Hyaline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located?

    <p>Subcutaneous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?

    <p>Providing structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?

    <p>Tendons and ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?

    <p>Mesenchymal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?

    <p>Lack of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following connective tissue types is characterized by having widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?

    <p>Mucous connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following connective tissue types is considered the most common form?

    <p>Areolar connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types is the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?

    <p>Adipocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?

    <p>Mesenchyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types is responsible for secreting reticular fibers in connective tissues?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of adipose connective tissue in the body?

    <p>Insulation and energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers, providing flexibility and movement?

    <p>Hyaline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of bone tissue is composed of many rod-shaped units called Osteons or Haversian systems?

    <p>Compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can dense regular connective tissue be found in the body?

    <p>Tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?

    <p>Allow for flexibility and stretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is highly vascular, except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?

    <p>Mesenchymal connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?

    <p>Nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type has very little blood supply or is avascular?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?

    <p>Brown Adipose Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue fiber can be stretched 150% without breaking?

    <p>Elastic Fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type secretes reticular fibers in connective tissues?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?

    <p>Extracellular Matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?

    <p>Areolar connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?

    <p>Energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue predominantly supports the umbilical cord of a fetus?

    <p>Mucous connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue contains adipocytes with a central triglyceride droplet?

    <p>Adipose connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is areolar connective tissue widely distributed in the body?

    <p>Around almost every structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subtype of adipose connective tissue is primarily responsible for heat production?

    <p>Brown adipose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the body can dense regular connective tissue be found?

    <p>In the tendons connecting muscle to bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic feature of hyaline cartilage?

    <p>Resilient gel-like structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is primarily located in the anterior ends of ribs and the nasal septum?

    <p>Elastic cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes dense irregular connective tissue from dense regular connective tissue?

    <p>Random arrangement of collagen fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is compact bone, also known as cortical bone, primarily located?

    <p>In the outer layer of bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage?

    <p>It is characterized by a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of connective tissue?

    <p>Found on body surfaces like epithelial tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is characterized by being avascular?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main composition of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix (ECM)?

    <p>Ground Substance (GS) and Protein Fibres in association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the protein fibres of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix secreted from?

    <p>Cells in the ECM/CT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?

    <p>Extracellular Matrix structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sets connective tissue apart from epithelial tissue concerning their presence in the body?

    <p>Connective tissue can be highly vascular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are tendons primarily found in the body?

    <p>Between muscle and bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subtype of cartilage is abundant and relatively weak but resilient?

    <p>Hyaline Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ligaments in the body?

    <p>To connect bone to bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue forms the outer layer of bones?

    <p>Dense Regular Connective Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic feature of dense irregular connective tissue?

    <p>Randomly oriented collagen fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the body would you find aponeuroses?

    <p>In the abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main structural component of loose connective tissue?

    <p>Collagen fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is responsible for storing energy in the form of triglycerides?

    <p>Adipose connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is found in the umbilical cord of a fetus?

    <p>Mucous connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of mature connective tissue?

    <p>Mesenchyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is responsible for providing support and flexibility to various structures in the body?

    <p>Areolar connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is avascular, meaning it lacks blood vessels?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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