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What is the most widespread type of connective tissue?
What is the most widespread type of connective tissue?
- Dense connective tissue
- Loose (areolar) connective tissue (correct)
- Reticular tissue
- Adipose tissue
What is the primary function of loose connective tissue?
What is the primary function of loose connective tissue?
- To provide support and nutrients for muscular tissue
- To form a bed for cells of epithelial membranes and glands
- To fill the space between other structures
- All of the above (correct)
What is the main component of the intercellular substance in dense regular white fibrous connective tissue?
What is the main component of the intercellular substance in dense regular white fibrous connective tissue?
- Amorphous material and elastic fibers
- Amorphous material and collagenic fibers (correct)
- Fibroblasts and reticular fibers
- Amorphous material and reticular fibers
Which type of dense connective tissue is exemplified by tendons?
Which type of dense connective tissue is exemplified by tendons?
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What is the main function of dense connective tissue?
What is the main function of dense connective tissue?
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What type of connective tissue forms the stroma of the bone marrow, spleen, lymph node, and thymus?
What type of connective tissue forms the stroma of the bone marrow, spleen, lymph node, and thymus?
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What is the primary function of adipose tissue?
What is the primary function of adipose tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue is predominant in the umbilical cord?
Which type of connective tissue is predominant in the umbilical cord?
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Where are fenestrated elastic membranes found?
Where are fenestrated elastic membranes found?
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In which type of connective tissue are the elastic fibers arranged regularly in the same plane?
In which type of connective tissue are the elastic fibers arranged regularly in the same plane?
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