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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

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

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

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

    What is the term for cells that remove damaged tissue?

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

    What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the main function of myofibroblasts in connective tissue?

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

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

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

    What is the embryological origin of connective tissue?

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

    What is the primary function of adipocytes in connective tissue?

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

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

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

    What is the main characteristic of dense regular connective tissue?

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

    What is the main function of chondrocytes in connective tissue?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the function of elastic fibers in connective tissue?

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

    What is the embryological origin of connective tissue?

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

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

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

    What is the characteristic of loose connective tissue?

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

    What is the main function of fibrocytes in connective tissue?

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

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

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

    What is the primary function of osteocytes in bone?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the characteristic of multilocular adipocytes in connective tissue?

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

    What is the primary function of macrophages in connective tissue?

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

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