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Which type of connective tissue is composed of abundant yellow elastic fibers and some collagenous fibers?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a fine network of elastic fibers and the presence of fibroblasts?
Which type of connective tissue contains fewer collagen fibers than dense tissues?
Which type of connective tissue contains fewer collagen fibers than dense tissues?
Which type of specialized connective tissue is known for its flexibility due to elastic fibers in the matrix?
Which type of specialized connective tissue is known for its flexibility due to elastic fibers in the matrix?
Where is adipose tissue (fat) mainly located in the body?
Where is adipose tissue (fat) mainly located in the body?
In which part of the body is elastic cartilage typically found?
In which part of the body is elastic cartilage typically found?
Which specialized connective tissue is mainly responsible for cushioning and insulating body organs?
Which specialized connective tissue is mainly responsible for cushioning and insulating body organs?
What is the primary function of elastic cartilage?
What is the primary function of elastic cartilage?
What characterizes elastic connective tissue?
What characterizes elastic connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue lacks blood supply and heals slowly?
Which type of connective tissue lacks blood supply and heals slowly?
What is the composition of synovial membranes?
What is the composition of synovial membranes?
Where are synovial membranes found within the human body?
Where are synovial membranes found within the human body?
What distinguishes synovial membranes from epithelial membranes?
What distinguishes synovial membranes from epithelial membranes?
What is the function of synovial membranes?
What is the function of synovial membranes?
What characterizes the matrix of hyaline cartilage?
What characterizes the matrix of hyaline cartilage?
Where is fibrocartilage typically found in the body?
Where is fibrocartilage typically found in the body?
What is the main function of specialized connective tissues like cartilage and bone?
What is the main function of specialized connective tissues like cartilage and bone?
What differentiates elastic cartilage from other types of cartilage?
What differentiates elastic cartilage from other types of cartilage?
In which layer of the body is areolar connective tissue mainly found?
In which layer of the body is areolar connective tissue mainly found?
What is the primary function of adipose tissue (fat)?
What is the primary function of adipose tissue (fat)?
Which type of connective tissue contains a gel-like ground substance, mainly fibroblasts, and collagenous and elastic fibers?
Which type of connective tissue contains a gel-like ground substance, mainly fibroblasts, and collagenous and elastic fibers?
Which specialized connective tissue type is responsible for forming thin, delicate membranes and is located in the subcutaneous layer of the body?
Which specialized connective tissue type is responsible for forming thin, delicate membranes and is located in the subcutaneous layer of the body?
What is the primary function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?
Where are elastic (yellow) fibers mainly found in the human body?
Where are elastic (yellow) fibers mainly found in the human body?
What distinguishes collagen fibers from elastic (yellow) fibers in connective tissue?
What distinguishes collagen fibers from elastic (yellow) fibers in connective tissue?
What is the characteristic of elastic connective tissue?
What is the characteristic of elastic connective tissue?
What is the primary function of dense irregular connective tissue?
What is the primary function of dense irregular connective tissue?
Where is elastic connective tissue mainly found within the human body?
Where is elastic connective tissue mainly found within the human body?
What characterizes reticular connective tissue?
What characterizes reticular connective tissue?
What distinguishes dense regular connective tissue from dense irregular connective tissue?
What distinguishes dense regular connective tissue from dense irregular connective tissue?
Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones and characterized by long, cylindrical, multinucleated cells?
Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones and characterized by long, cylindrical, multinucleated cells?
What type of stimulation leads to the excitable nature of muscle tissues?
What type of stimulation leads to the excitable nature of muscle tissues?
In which type of muscle tissue are the cells non-striated and spindle-shaped?
In which type of muscle tissue are the cells non-striated and spindle-shaped?
What distinguishes skeletal muscle tissue from cardiac and smooth muscle tissues?
What distinguishes skeletal muscle tissue from cardiac and smooth muscle tissues?
