Reticular and Dense Regular Connective Tissues

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Which type of connective tissue is composed of abundant yellow elastic fibers and some collagenous fibers?

  • Reticular connective tissue
  • Dense regular connective tissue
  • Elastic connective tissue (correct)
  • Dense irregular connective tissue

Where can elastic connective tissue be found within the human body?

  • Around skeletal muscles
  • Dermis of the skin (correct)
  • Tendons and ligaments
  • Liver and spleen

What is the primary function of elastic connective tissue?

  • Can withstand tension exerted from different directions
  • Supports the walls of internal organs
  • Provides elastic quality and stretch (correct)
  • Withstands pulling and binds body parts together

Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a fine network of elastic fibers and the presence of fibroblasts?

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

Which type of connective tissue contains fewer collagen fibers than dense tissues?

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

Which type of specialized connective tissue is known for its flexibility due to elastic fibers in the matrix?

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

Where is adipose tissue (fat) mainly located in the body?

<p>Subcutaneous layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the body is elastic cartilage typically found?

<p>Respiratory passages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specialized connective tissue is mainly responsible for cushioning and insulating body organs?

<p>Cartilage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of elastic cartilage?

<p>Flexibility and maintenance of shape (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes elastic connective tissue?

<p>Has elastic and collagenous fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue lacks blood supply and heals slowly?

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

What is the composition of synovial membranes?

<p>Composed entirely of connective tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are synovial membranes found within the human body?

<p>Line joint cavities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes synovial membranes from epithelial membranes?

<p>They are composed entirely of connective tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synovial membranes?

<p>To line joint cavities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the matrix of hyaline cartilage?

<p>Fine collagen fibers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is fibrocartilage typically found in the body?

<p>Intervertebral discs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of specialized connective tissues like cartilage and bone?

<p>Support, framework, and attachments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates elastic cartilage from other types of cartilage?

<p>Flexible due to elastic fibers in the matrix (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which layer of the body is areolar connective tissue mainly found?

<p>Subcutaneous layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of adipose tissue (fat)?

<p>Cushioning and insulating body organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue contains a gel-like ground substance, mainly fibroblasts, and collagenous and elastic fibers?

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

Which specialized connective tissue type is responsible for forming thin, delicate membranes and is located in the subcutaneous layer of the body?

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

What is the primary function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?

<p>Supporting delicate networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are elastic (yellow) fibers mainly found in the human body?

<p>Vocal cords and respiratory air passages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes collagen fibers from elastic (yellow) fibers in connective tissue?

<p>Collagen fibers provide tensile strength while elastic fibers are slightly elastic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of elastic connective tissue?

<p>Is highly elastic and can stretch and return to original shape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of dense irregular connective tissue?

<p>Withstanding pulling and tension from different directions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is elastic connective tissue mainly found within the human body?

<p>Walls of hollow organs, such as large arteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes reticular connective tissue?

<p>Composed of a network of thin reticular fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Closely packed collagenous fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones and characterized by long, cylindrical, multinucleated cells?

<p>Skeletal muscle tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of stimulation leads to the excitable nature of muscle tissues?

<p>Electrical stimulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of muscle tissue are the cells non-striated and spindle-shaped?

<p>Smooth muscle tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes skeletal muscle tissue from cardiac and smooth muscle tissues?

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