15 Questions
What are the basic components of connective tissue?
Fibers, cells, and intercellular substance.
What is the function of connective tissue?
To hold together and support different elements within an organ.
What are the three types of fibers found in connective tissue?
Collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
What is the intercellular substance in connective tissue?
It is an amorphous substance that can exist as a liquid, gel, or flexible or rigid solid, conferring unique structural properties to each connective tissue.
What distinguishes general connective tissue from more specialized connective tissues?
General connective tissue is also called fibro-collagenous tissue and is found in almost every part of the body, while more specialized connective tissues are conspicuous in some regions and scanty in others.
Which type of connective tissue is found in almost every part of the body and serves to hold together and support different elements within an organ?
General connective tissue
Which statement best describes the relationship between cells in connective tissue?
Most cells are well separated by intracellular material.
What is the main function of the ground substance in connective tissue?
To confer unique structural properties to each connective tissue.
Which cells are responsible for synthesizing and secreting the intercellular substance in connective tissue?
Fibroblasts and chondroblasts
What distinguishes general connective tissue from more specialized connective tissues?
It is found in almost every part of the body.
Connective tissue is only found in a few regions of the body
False
Most cells of connective tissue are in direct contact with each other
False
The intercellular substance in connective tissue can exist as a liquid, gel, or flexible or rigid solid
True
Connective tissue is poorly vascularized and lacks blood vessels
False
The intercellular substance in connective tissue is synthesized and secreted by resident “blast” cells specific for each connective tissue type
True
Test your knowledge about connective tissue in the body with this quiz based on the 4th lecture by Dr. Aqeel Ismael from the Medical Microbiology Department. Explore the functions and distribution of connective tissue in different body organs.
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