Anatomy Quiz on Connective Tissue

Question 1

Adipose

Answer 1

Functions as heat insulator beneath skin

Question 2

Areolar Connective

Answer 2

Binds skin to underlying organs

Question 3

Blood

Answer 3

Contains large amount of fluid and lacks fiber.

Transports nutrients and defends against disease

Question 4

Bone (compact)

Answer 4

Cells in a solid matrix arranged around central canal

Question 5

Dense Irregular Connective

Answer 5

Main tissue of dermis.

Contains loose arrangement of elastic and collagen fibers

Question 6

Dense Regular Connective

Answer 6

Main tissue of tendons and ligaments.

Cells in a fluid-gel matrix with parallel collagen fibers

Question 7

Elastic Cartilage

Answer 7

Forms framework of outer ears

Question 8

Elastic Connective

Answer 8

Occurs in some ligament attatchments between vertebrae and larger artery walls

Question 9

Fibrocartilage

Answer 9

Pads between vertebrae that are shock absorbers

Question 10

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 10

Forms flexible part of nasal septum

Question 11

Reticular Connective

Answer 11

Forms supporting tissue in walls of thymus and spleen