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1
Q

What is the main function of connective tissues?

A

To support, bind, and protect other tissues and organs.

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2
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True or false: Connective tissues are the most abundant and widely distributed tissue type in the human body.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: Connective tissues are characterized by an abundance of ________ in the extracellular matrix.

A

Glyco proteins and hyaluronic acid

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4
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What are the three main components of connective tissues?

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Cells, fibers,
and ground substance

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5
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Which type of connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to various body structures?

A

Collagenous fibers

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6
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What is the most common cell type found in connective tissues?

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Fibroblasts

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7
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Fill in the blank: Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue that stores ________.

A

Fat

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8
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What is the function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?

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To provide stretch and recoil properties

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9
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True or false: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.

A

True

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10
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What is the role of mast cells in connective tissues?

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To mediate inflammatory responses

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Which type of connective tissue is responsible for providing cushioning and support to organs?

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Adipose tissue

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12
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Fill in the blank: Cartilage is a type of ________ tissue.

A

Supportive Connective

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13
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What is the function of reticular fibers in connective tissues?

A

Structural support in cellular organs
forms a mesh like framework. In liver, spleen and lymph nodes.
To provide support and strength

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14
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True or false: Connective tissues have a rich blood supply.

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False

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15
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Which type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?

A

Dense regular connective tissue

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16
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Fill in the blank: Bone is a type of ________ tissue.

A

Connective

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17
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What is the main function of loose connective tissue?

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To provide support and elasticity

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18
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True or false: Connective tissues play a role in the immune response.

19
Q

What is the function of hyaline cartilage in connective tissues?

A

To provide support and flexibility

20
Q

Which type of connective tissue is found in the dermis of the skin?

A

Dense irregular connective tissue

21
Q

Fill in the blank: Tendons connect ________ to ________.

A

Muscles, bones

22
Q

What is the role of chondrocytes in connective tissues?

A

To maintain cartilage matrix

23
Q

True or false: Connective tissues are primarily composed of cells.

24
Q

Which type of connective tissue is found in the walls of large arteries?

A

Elastic connective tissue

25
Q

Fill in the blank: Blood is composed of ________ cells suspended in plasma.

26
Q

What is the function of fibrocartilage in connective tissues?

A

To provide shock absorption and support

27
Q

True or false: Connective tissues are involved in wound healing and tissue repair.

28
Q

What is the main function of reticular connective tissue?

A

To provide structural support

29
Q

Which type of connective tissue is found in the spleen and lymph nodes?

A

Reticular connective tissue

30
Q

Fill in the blank: Ligaments connect ________ to ________.

A

Bones, bones

31
Q

What is the function of white blood cells in connective tissues?

A

To fight infection and foreign invaders

32
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True or false: Connective tissues are contractile in nature.

33
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Which type of connective tissue is found in the outer ear and epiglottis?

A

Elastic cartilage

34
Q

Fill in the blank: Ligaments provide ________ to joints.

35
Q

What is the function of macrophages in connective tissues?

A

To engulf and digest cellular debris and pathogens

36
Q

True or false: Connective tissues play a role in maintaining body temperature.

37
Q

Which type of connective tissue is found in the trachea and between vertebrae?

A

Fibrocartilage

38
Q

Fill in the blank: Bone marrow is a type of ________ tissue.

A

Connective

39
Q

What is the main function of elastic cartilage in connective tissues?

A

To provide support and flexibility

40
Q

True or false: Connective tissues play a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.

41
Q

Which type of connective tissue is found in the meniscus of the knee?

A

Fibrocartilage

42
Q

Fill in the blank: Bone tissue is composed of mineralized ________ and ________.

A

Matrix, cells

43
Q

What is the function of adipocytes in connective tissues?

A

To store fat and provide insulation

44
Q

True or false: Connective tissues play a role in transporting nutrients and waste products.

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