Tissue

Question 1

Areolar

Answer 1

Contains fibroblasts; provides support
Under epithelial tissue, around organs

Question 2

Reticular

Answer 2

Forms network supporting organs
Liver, spleen, lymph nodes

Question 3

Adipose

Answer 3

Stores fat; contains adipocytes Under skin, around kidneys, heart, and abdomen

Question 4

Dense Regular

Answer 4

Fibers aligned in one direction Tendons (muscle to bone), ligaments (bone to bone)

Question 5

Dense Irregular

Answer 5

Fibers arranged in multiple directions
Dermis of skin, joint capsules, organ coverings

Question 6

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 6

Smooth, supports joints; contains chondrocytes
Ends of long bones, nose, trachea, ribs

Question 6

Elastic Cartilage

Answer 6

More flexible; elastic fibers External ear, epiglottis

Question 7

Fibrocartilage

Answer 7

Tough, resists compression Intervertebral discs, knee menisci, pubic symphysis

Question 8

Compact Bone

Answer 8

Dense, strong outer layer
Outer layer of bones

Question 9

Spongy Bone

Answer 9

Lighter, porous inner structure Inside bones (e.g., femur head)

Question 10

Blood

Answer 10

Contains erythrocytes, leukocytes, and plasma Within blood vessels and heart

Question 11

Lymph

Answer 11

Interstitial fluid involved in immunity
Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes