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What characteristic limits the healing process of cartilage?
What characteristic limits the healing process of cartilage?
- Poor extracellular matrix composition
- Absence of a vascular system (correct)
- Low cell density
- High collagen fiber content
Which type of cartilage is primarily found at the ends of bones and supports respiratory passages?
Which type of cartilage is primarily found at the ends of bones and supports respiratory passages?
- Elastic cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage (correct)
- Fibrocartilage
- Articular cartilage
What is one unique feature of fibrocartilage?
What is one unique feature of fibrocartilage?
- Contains elastic fibers
- Provides a shock-absorbing function (correct)
- Lacks collagen fibers
- Forms the external ear framework
What is the primary function of bone tissue?
What is the primary function of bone tissue?
Where are osteocytes located within bone tissue?
Where are osteocytes located within bone tissue?
How does bone compare to cartilage in terms of blood supply?
How does bone compare to cartilage in terms of blood supply?
What components primarily make up blood?
What components primarily make up blood?
What is the role of the perichondrium in cartilaginous structures?
What is the role of the perichondrium in cartilaginous structures?
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
Which of the following describes the major function of connective tissue?
Which of the following describes the major function of connective tissue?
What characterized connective tissues compared to epithelial tissues?
What characterized connective tissues compared to epithelial tissues?
Which cell type in connective tissue is primarily responsible for secreting fibers?
Which cell type in connective tissue is primarily responsible for secreting fibers?
What role do wandering macrophages play in the body?
What role do wandering macrophages play in the body?
Which connective tissue cell type releases heparin and histamine?
Which connective tissue cell type releases heparin and histamine?
What distinguishes muscular tissue from other tissue types?
What distinguishes muscular tissue from other tissue types?
Which type of tissue is primarily characterized by its abundant intercellular material?
Which type of tissue is primarily characterized by its abundant intercellular material?
What is the primary protein found in strong collagenous fibers that contribute to their strength?
What is the primary protein found in strong collagenous fibers that contribute to their strength?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for storing fat?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for storing fat?
What characteristic do elastic fibers provide to connective tissues?
What characteristic do elastic fibers provide to connective tissues?
What type of fibers forms supportive networks in various tissues?
What type of fibers forms supportive networks in various tissues?
Which type of connective tissue lacks a good blood supply but consists of densely packed collagenous fibers?
Which type of connective tissue lacks a good blood supply but consists of densely packed collagenous fibers?
Where is loose connective tissue typically found?
Where is loose connective tissue typically found?
What is a primary function of cartilage in the body?
What is a primary function of cartilage in the body?
Which type of connective tissue primarily consists of fibroblasts and a gel-like ground substance?
Which type of connective tissue primarily consists of fibroblasts and a gel-like ground substance?
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