3.2 Tissues

Multiple Choice

What type of gland is this?

• Endocrine

• Exocrine

Multiple Choice

What type of gland is this?

• Endocrine

• Exocrine

Match

Match the following

Simple Cuboidal

stratified Squamous

Simple Columnar

Transitional

Pseudostratified

• Simple Cuboidal

• stratified Squamous

• Simple Columnar

• Transitional

• Pseudostratified

Open Ended

What are some ways that connective tissues contribute to the overall function of the body?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a general function of connective tissues?

• Support and bind tissues

• Insulate, protect, and store nutrients

• Transport and immunity

• Conduct electrical impulses

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of loose connective tissue?

• Areolar CT

• Adipose CT

• Reticular CT

• Fibrous CT

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of adipocytes in adipose tissue?

• Support framework

• Store lipid in large vacuoles

• Produce collagen fibers

• Transport oxygen

Open Ended

Explain how reticular fibers contribute to the function of reticular connective tissue.

Multiple Choice

Which type of dense connective tissue forms tendons and ligaments by having collagen fibers arranged in a linear manner?

• Regular dense connective tissue

• Irregular dense connective tissue

• Elastic connective tissue

• Cartilage

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of irregular dense connective tissue?

• Encapsulates organs

• Provides multi-directional strength

• Forms tendons

• Provides protection

Multiple Choice

Which type of cartilage is characterized by lacking nerves and blood vessels?

• Hyaline cartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain the role of osteoblasts in bone formation and how the ground substance changes during this process.

Multiple Choice

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Platelets

Open Ended

After learning about connective tissues, what is one question you still have or something you would like to explore further about this topic?

Multiple Choice

What is one key function of connective tissues in the human body?

• Transporting oxygen

• Providing structural support

• Producing hormones

• Transmitting nerve impulses