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What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main role of plasma cells in connective tissues?
Where can you find fibroblasts in the body?
Where can you find fibroblasts in the body?
Which type of cell stores triglycerides in connective tissues?
Which type of cell stores triglycerides in connective tissues?
Which type of connective tissue fibre is composed of collagen with a coating of glycoprotein?
Which type of connective tissue fibre is composed of collagen with a coating of glycoprotein?
What is the function of elastic fibres in the body?
What is the function of elastic fibres in the body?
Which syndrome results from a hereditary defect in elastic fibres?
Which syndrome results from a hereditary defect in elastic fibres?
Which cell type secretes reticular fibres in connective tissues?
Which cell type secretes reticular fibres in connective tissues?
Which connective tissue fibre can be stretched 150% without breaking?
Which connective tissue fibre can be stretched 150% without breaking?
Which type of protein fibre is most abundant in the body?
Which type of protein fibre is most abundant in the body?
Which of the following cells are the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?
Which of the following cells are the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?
What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?
What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?
Which connective tissue cell type is dominant in adipose connective tissue?
Which connective tissue cell type is dominant in adipose connective tissue?
Which connective tissue cell type is known for secreting reticular fibers?
Which connective tissue cell type is known for secreting reticular fibers?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
Which cell type is not commonly found in adipose connective tissue?
Which cell type is not commonly found in adipose connective tissue?
Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Which cell type is characterized by being widely scattered in a jelly-like ground substance?
Which cell type is characterized by being widely scattered in a jelly-like ground substance?
Which cell type stores fat (triglycerides) in connective tissues?
Which cell type stores fat (triglycerides) in connective tissues?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissues?
Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for secreting reticular fibers?
Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for secreting reticular fibers?
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue cell?
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue cell?
Which connective tissue cell type is known for its phagocytic functions?
Which connective tissue cell type is known for its phagocytic functions?
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
What is the primary function of adipocytes (fat cells) in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of adipocytes (fat cells) in connective tissue?
Which type of cells are primarily responsible for secreting the extracellular matrix components in connective tissue?
Which type of cells are primarily responsible for secreting the extracellular matrix components in connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types are found in areolar connective tissue?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types are primarily responsible for storing triglycerides in connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types are primarily responsible for storing triglycerides in connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types are found in both areolar and adipose connective tissues?
Which of the following cell types are found in both areolar and adipose connective tissues?
Where is connective tissue NOT found?
Where is connective tissue NOT found?
Which connective tissue type is highly vascular except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?
Which connective tissue type is highly vascular except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?
What is the major function of connective tissues in the body?
What is the major function of connective tissues in the body?
Which component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues do cells secrete?
Which component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues do cells secrete?
What largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
What largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
Which of the following components is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Which of the following components is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?
Which connective tissue type has fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance with widely scattered fibroblasts?
Which connective tissue type has fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance with widely scattered fibroblasts?
Which adipose connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?
Which adipose connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?
Where are adipocytes dominant in the body?
Where are adipocytes dominant in the body?
Which mature connective tissue type is characterized by having many cells and fewer fibers?
Which mature connective tissue type is characterized by having many cells and fewer fibers?
Which embryonic connective tissue gives rise to all other connective tissues?
Which embryonic connective tissue gives rise to all other connective tissues?
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?
What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?
What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?
Which connective tissue type is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?
Which connective tissue type is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?
Where is dense irregular connective tissue predominantly located in the body?
Where is dense irregular connective tissue predominantly located in the body?
What is the primary function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?
What is the primary function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?
Which connective tissue type is composed of rod-shaped units known as Osteons or Haversian systems?
Which connective tissue type is composed of rod-shaped units known as Osteons or Haversian systems?
Which connective tissue is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?
Which connective tissue is characterized by a shiny white color and slow healing properties?
Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located?
Where are adipocytes (fat cells) primarily located?
What is the main function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?
What is the main function of supporting hyaline cartilage in the body?
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found?
Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Which cell type is responsible for supporting the umbilical cord of a fetus?
What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?
What gives hyaline cartilage its relatively weak but resilient properties?
Which of the following connective tissue types is characterized by having widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?
Which of the following connective tissue types is characterized by having widely scattered fibroblasts embedded in a jelly-like ground substance?
Which of the following connective tissue types is considered the most common form?
Which of the following connective tissue types is considered the most common form?
Which of the following cell types is the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?
Which of the following cell types is the dominant cell type in adipose connective tissue?
Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Which of the following connective tissue types gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Which of the following cell types is responsible for secreting reticular fibers in connective tissues?
Which of the following cell types is responsible for secreting reticular fibers in connective tissues?
What is the primary function of adipose connective tissue in the body?
What is the primary function of adipose connective tissue in the body?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers, providing flexibility and movement?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers, providing flexibility and movement?
Which component of bone tissue is composed of many rod-shaped units called Osteons or Haversian systems?
Which component of bone tissue is composed of many rod-shaped units called Osteons or Haversian systems?
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found in the body?
Where can dense regular connective tissue be found in the body?
What is the main function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?
What is the main function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?
Which type of connective tissue is highly vascular, except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?
Which type of connective tissue is highly vascular, except for being avascular or having very little blood supply?
Which connective tissue type gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Which connective tissue type gives rise to all other connective tissues during embryonic development?
Which component is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Which component is NOT included in the composition of connective tissue extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Which connective tissue type has very little blood supply or is avascular?
Which connective tissue type has very little blood supply or is avascular?
Which connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?
Which connective tissue subtype is primarily responsible for heat production?
Which connective tissue fiber can be stretched 150% without breaking?
Which connective tissue fiber can be stretched 150% without breaking?
Which cell type secretes reticular fibers in connective tissues?
Which cell type secretes reticular fibers in connective tissues?
Which component largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
Which component largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is the most common form of connective tissue?
What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?
What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?
What type of connective tissue predominantly supports the umbilical cord of a fetus?
What type of connective tissue predominantly supports the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Which type of connective tissue contains adipocytes with a central triglyceride droplet?
Which type of connective tissue contains adipocytes with a central triglyceride droplet?
Where is areolar connective tissue widely distributed in the body?
Where is areolar connective tissue widely distributed in the body?
Which subtype of adipose connective tissue is primarily responsible for heat production?
Which subtype of adipose connective tissue is primarily responsible for heat production?
Where in the body can dense regular connective tissue be found?
Where in the body can dense regular connective tissue be found?
What is the primary characteristic feature of hyaline cartilage?
What is the primary characteristic feature of hyaline cartilage?
Which connective tissue type is primarily located in the anterior ends of ribs and the nasal septum?
Which connective tissue type is primarily located in the anterior ends of ribs and the nasal septum?
What distinguishes dense irregular connective tissue from dense regular connective tissue?
What distinguishes dense irregular connective tissue from dense regular connective tissue?
Where is compact bone, also known as cortical bone, primarily located?
Where is compact bone, also known as cortical bone, primarily located?
What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage?
What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by being avascular?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by being avascular?
What is the main composition of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix (ECM)?
What is the main composition of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix (ECM)?
Where are the protein fibres of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix secreted from?
Where are the protein fibres of the Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix secreted from?
Which of the following components largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
Which of the following components largely dictates the qualities of connective tissues?
What sets connective tissue apart from epithelial tissue concerning their presence in the body?
What sets connective tissue apart from epithelial tissue concerning their presence in the body?
Where are tendons primarily found in the body?
Where are tendons primarily found in the body?
Which subtype of cartilage is abundant and relatively weak but resilient?
Which subtype of cartilage is abundant and relatively weak but resilient?
What is the primary function of ligaments in the body?
What is the primary function of ligaments in the body?
Which type of connective tissue forms the outer layer of bones?
Which type of connective tissue forms the outer layer of bones?
What is the main characteristic feature of dense irregular connective tissue?
What is the main characteristic feature of dense irregular connective tissue?
In which part of the body would you find aponeuroses?
In which part of the body would you find aponeuroses?
What is the main structural component of loose connective tissue?
What is the main structural component of loose connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for storing energy in the form of triglycerides?
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for storing energy in the form of triglycerides?
Which type of connective tissue is found in the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Which type of connective tissue is found in the umbilical cord of a fetus?
Which of the following is NOT a type of mature connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a type of mature connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for providing support and flexibility to various structures in the body?
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for providing support and flexibility to various structures in the body?
Which type of connective tissue is avascular, meaning it lacks blood vessels?
Which type of connective tissue is avascular, meaning it lacks blood vessels?
