18 Questions
Which type of tissue is responsible for supporting, linking, storage, protection, transportation, insulation, defense, and nourishment?
Connective tissue
What is the principle and most common cell of connective tissue responsible for the synthesis of extracellular matrix components?
Fibroblast
Where do mast cells originate from and where do they go into all tissues of the body?
Originates from bone marrow, goes into all tissues of the body
Which type of cell in connective tissue is irregularly shaped, with kidney-shaped nuclei, and is involved in engulfing dead cells and foreign bodies?
Macrophage
Which type of tissue develops from the mesoderm?
Connective tissue
What are the three classes of components that structurally compose connective tissue?
Cells, extracellular matrix (fibers and ground substance), and lymphatic vessels
What is the main responsibility of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Synthesizing extracellular matrix components
Which type of cell is responsible for engulfing dead cells and other foreign bodies in connective tissue?
Macrophage
What are the active molecules found in secretory granules of mast cells?
Histamine and heparin
Where do mast cells originate from?
Bone marrow
Which cell is the most common in connective tissue and responsible for synthesizing extracellular matrix components?
Fibroblast
What is the shape of the nuclei of macrophages?
Kidney shape
What is the primary function of mast cells when triggered?
Releasing secretory granules containing active molecules
From which type of tissue do mast cells migrate into all tissues of the body?
Connective tissue
What differentiates macrophages from monocytes?
Differentiation into macrophage
What is the structure of a plasma cell's nuclei?
Eccentric
What is the primary responsibility of plasma cells?
Producing antibodies
Which cell type has an irregularly oval shape with spherical nuclei?
Mast cell
Test your knowledge on the biology of connective tissue as discussed in University of Kirkuk College of Dentistry Lec.5 on 24/12/2023 by Prof. Dr. Sabah M. Salih. Explore the components, structure, and functions of connective tissue.
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