Structure and Function of Connective Tissue
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Which type of collagen is primarily produced by osteoblasts in the ECM of bone?

  • Type 1 collagen (correct)
  • Type 4 collagen
  • Type 2 collagen
  • Type 3 collagen

What is the primary function of myofibroblasts in connective tissue?

  • Secretion of collagen and elastin
  • Removal of damaged tissue
  • Intracellular storage of fat
  • Contractile functions and secretion of collagen (correct)

What is the term for cells that maintain tissue structure?

  • Blasts
  • Clasts
  • Cytes (correct)
  • Fibrocytes

Which type of cartilage is characterized by a rounded, irregular shape and abundant ECM?

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

What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

<p>Secretion of collagen and elastin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of adipocyte is characterized by a single large lipid droplet?

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

What is the term for cells that remove damaged tissue?

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

What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone?

<p>Removal of damaged tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is characterized by a spindle-shaped morphology and basophilic cytoplasm?

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

What is the term for the ECM produced by osteoblasts in bone?

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

What is the primary function of parenchymal cells in connective tissue?

<p>To provide the main function of the tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue is characterized by its high density and regular arrangement?

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

What is the main component of the ground substance in connective tissue ECM?

<p>Hyaluronic acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type is responsible for secreting ECM components for cartilage?

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

What is the main function of myofibroblasts in connective tissue?

<p>To contract and provide mechanical support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of collagen is found in tendons, ligaments, skin, and bone?

<p>Type 1 collagen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the embryological origin of connective tissue?

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

What is the primary function of adipocytes in connective tissue?

<p>To store lipids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of elastic fibers in connective tissue ECM?

<p>They are thin and have a branching pattern (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of support cells in connective tissue?

<p>Provide scaffolding for the tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of dense regular connective tissue?

<p>Has a regular arrangement of fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of chondrocytes in connective tissue?

<p>Secrete ECM components for cartilage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the ECM in connective tissue?

<p>Ground substance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of type 2 collagen in connective tissue?

<p>Provides structure in cartilage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of elastic fibers in connective tissue?

<p>Allow tissue to stretch and distend (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the embryological origin of connective tissue?

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

What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

<p>Secrete ECM components for areola tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of loose connective tissue?

<p>Has abundant ECM (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of fibrocytes in connective tissue?

<p>To maintain tissue structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is characterized by an elongated, fibrous appearance?

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

What is the primary function of osteocytes in bone?

<p>To maintain bone tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is responsible for secreting collagen and elastin in connective tissue?

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

What is the characteristic of adipose tissue that contains iron in the mitochondria?

<p>It is brown in color (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of myo-epithelial cells in connective tissue?

<p>To tie between epithelial cells and basement membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of reticular fibers in connective tissue?

<p>They are thin and short, forming a fine meshwork (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is responsible for secreting ECM components for bone?

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

What is the characteristic of multilocular adipocytes in connective tissue?

<p>They contain multiple small lipid droplets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of macrophages in connective tissue?

<p>To remove damaged tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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