Tissue Repair Factors and Nutrition Quiz

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Which tissue has the fastest healing time compared to other tissues?

Bone tissue

Tendons and ligaments

Muscle tissue (correct)

Nervous tissue

What is the primary reason younger bodies can repair tissues more efficiently?

Elevated levels of neurotransmitters

Better blood supply and higher metabolic rate (correct)

Increased inflammation response

Stronger immune system

Which type of membrane is composed solely of connective tissue?

Mucous membrane

Serous membrane

Cutaneous membrane

Connective tissue membrane (correct)

Which membrane lines the open body cavities?

Mucous membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which membrane contains numerous secretory glands?

Cutaneous membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue type has the most sparse blood supply, leading to slower healing?

Bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that affects tissue repair after a brain or spinal cord injury?

Nutrition Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is crucial for the normal production and maintenance of tissue components, especially collagen?

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

How does suturing a wound promote healing?

It places the wound edges in contact and reduces stress on the tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue has the slowest rate of healing after an injury?

Cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of white blood cells and platelets in the tissue repair process?

They remove excess tissue fluid, bacteria, and debris from the injury site Signup and view all the answers

How does infection affect the rate of tissue repair after a brain or spinal cord injury?

Infection slows down or halts the rate of tissue repair Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nerve cells (neurons)?

To transmit nerve impulses and facilitate bodily functions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principal part of a nerve cell?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of neurotransmitters in nerve tissue?

To assist in impulse conduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in tissue repair after injury or infection?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of increased blood flow and capillary permeability during inflammation?

To facilitate tissue rebuilding Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of white blood cells during inflammation?

To destroy foreign particles and remove cellular debris Signup and view all the answers