Connective tissue Flashcards
What are the four main types of connective tissue?
Connective tissue proper, cartilage, bone, and blood.
True or False: Connective tissue is primarily responsible for binding and supporting other tissues.
True.
What is the main function of fibroblasts?
secrete protein fibers and ground substance
What type of connective tissue stores fat?
Adipose tissue.
Which connective tissue type provides flexible support allowing fibers to stretch and recoil?
Elastic
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue? A) Support B) Protection C) Absorption D) Storage
C) Absorption.
What is the extracellular matrix?
The non-cellular component present in connective tissue that provides structural and biochemical support.
True or False: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.
True.
What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
Tendons.
Fill in the blank: _____ connective tissue is characterized by a gel-like matrix
Loose.
Which type of connective tissue is specialized for fat storage?
Adipose tissue.
Multiple choice: Which of the following connective tissues is characterized by a rigid matrix? A) Cartilage B) Adipose C) Bone D) Areolar
C) Bone.
What are the two main components of connective tissue?
Cells and extracellular matrix.
What type of connective tissue forms the framework of organs?
Reticular connective tissue.
Fill in the blank: _____ tissue is responsible for transporting nutrients and gases throughout the body.
Blood.
Which connective tissue type provides tensile strength and is found in tendons and ligaments?
Dense connective tissue.
Multiple choice: Which cell type is responsible for producing collagen fibers? A) Chondrocyte B) Osteocyte C) Fibroblast D) Erythrocyte
C) Fibroblast.
What is the primary function of adipose tissue?
Energy storage, insulation, and cushioning.
True or False: Cartilage can be found in the joints, nose, and trachea.
True.
Fill in the blank: The type of connective tissue that has a liquid matrix is called _____ .
blood.
Multiple choice: Which type of connective tissue has a high density of collagen fibers? A) Loose connective tissue B) Dense connective tissue C) Adipose tissue D) Blood
B) Dense connective tissue.
What cell types are found in blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
True or False: The main function of loose connective tissue is to provide support and flexibility.
True.
Fill in the blank: _____ cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body.
Hyaline.
All connective tissue arise from?
mesenchyme
Ground substance is connective tissue found between cells and fibers, what are some of its functions?
Supporting the cell, storage of water in the cell, site of exchange between cells and blood vessels
what are the three types of dense connective tissue?
Regular, irregular, elastic
what are the three types of loose connective tissue?
Areolar, adipose, reticular
what are the three types of cartilage?
elastic, hyaline, fibrocartilage
