Anatomy-Tissues-slides 37 to 55

Multiple Choice

What is one of the functions of connective tissue?

• binds together, supports and strengthens other body tissues

• transports oxygen

• produces hormones

• stores fat

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a function of connective tissue?

• Protects and insulates internal organs

• Compartmentalizes structures such as skeletal muscles

• Is the major site of immune responses

• Is the major transport system

Open Ended

What is the extracellular matrix and what does it consist of?

Multiple Choice

What are the functions of the ground substance?

• Supports cells

• Binds cells together

• Stores water

• Provides a medium for exchange of materials

Multiple Choice

What are the types of protein fibers mentioned in the text?

• Collagen fibers

• Elastic fibers

• Reticular fibers

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the main role of collagen in tissue repair?

• To provide flexibility

• To resist stretching

• To form scar tissue

• To hold structures stationary

Multiple Choice

What is the procedure called for the removal of dirt, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound?

• Debridement
• Dermabrasion

• Curettage

• Cryosurgery

Multiple Choice

When a bone is broken, cartilage temporarily holds the bone together. This structure is called __________.

• a hematoma

• an osteon

• osteoid

• a callus

Multiple Choice

How does your skin heal itself?

• Cancer

• Apoptosis

• Stem cells

• Mitosis

Multiple Choice

What are the functions of reticular and elastic fibers?

• Support and resist stress

• Provide elasticity and extensibility

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Open Ended

Explain the subcategories of connective tissue proper.

Multiple Choice

Which type of embryonic connective tissue is described as the tissue from which all connective tissue arises?

• Mucous CT

• Mesenchyme

• Adipose CT

• Cartilage

Multiple Choice

What are the immature forms of tissue cells derived from mesenchymal cells?

• Fibroblasts

• Chondroblasts

• Osteoblasts

• Hematopoietic stem cells

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of immature "blast" cells?

• To maintain the matrix

• To divide and secrete matrix

• To reduce cell division

• To differentiate into mature cells

Multiple Choice

What are the three types of connective tissue proper (CTP) listed in the image?

• Loose or Areolar ct

• Adipose tissue

• Reticular ct

• Fibrous tissue

Multiple Choice

Which type of fiber is long and thin and allows for stretch and recoil?

• collagen

• elastin

• reticular

Multiple Choice

What role does the ground substance play in the body fluids?

• It provides energy to cells

• It holds body fluids

• It transports oxygen

• It stores fat

Multiple Choice

What are the two types of cells mentioned in the text?

• Fixed cells

• Wandering cells

• Both fixed and wandering cells

• None of the above

Open Ended

What other cells may be present in connective tissue?

Multiple Choice

What cell type is present in reticular CT?

• Fibroblasts

• Adipocytes.

• Mesenchymal cells.

• Macrophages.

Multiple Choice

What are the primary functions of wandering cells in the body?

• Defense and repair of damaged tissue

• Transport of oxygen

• Production of hormones

• Regulation of body temperature

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