Connective Tissue Review

Open Ended

How does the structure of collagen contribute to its function in connective tissue?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of reticulin fibers? (select the best 2 answers)

• Resist physical stress

• Provide support

• Form basement membrane for epithelial tissue

• Store energy

Open Ended

Describe the role of elastic fibers in connective tissue.

Multiple Choice

Which type of connective tissue is found throughout the body and has extracellular material produced by fibroblasts?

• Loose connective tissue

• Cartilage

• Bone

• Blood

Multiple Choice

Which type of dense connective tissue is mainly found in tendons and ligaments and is responsible for attachment and tensile strength?

• Dense Irregular Tissue

• Dense Regular Tissue

• Elastic Cartilage

• Fibro Cartilage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hyaline cartilage is correct?

• It is found in intervertebral disks.

• It is found at the end of all bones.

• It contains elastic fibers.

• It is located in ears and throat.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the function of osteocytes in bone tissue?

• Osteocytes maintain the bone matrix and regulate mineral content.

• Osteocytes produce blood cells within the bone marrow.

• Osteocytes form the outer membrane of bones.

• Osteocytes are responsible for bone growth during childhood.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of spongy bone?

• Contains spaces for bone marrow

• Forms the outer layer of bone

• Is less dense than compact bone

• Provides the main structure and strength

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the structure and function of compact bone and spongy bone.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tissues is responsible for manufacturing the cellular components of blood?

• Red bone marrow

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Lymphoid tissue

Open Ended

Explain the relationship between bone marrow and blood formation in the human body.

Multiple Choice

What are some key functions of connective tissue in the human body?

• To support and protect body parts, manufacture blood cells, and provide vascular supply

• To transmit electrical impulses

• To store genetic information

• To produce hormones

Multiple Choice

Which of the following components is NOT found in blood as shown in the diagram?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Nerve cells