Connective Tissues

What is the most abundant tissue, by weight, in the human body?

• Epithelial
• Muscular
• Nervous
• Connective

Which of these is NOT a function of connective tissue?

• Store fat
• Bind structures
• Provide structure and support
• Line the ducts of glands

Extracellular matrix in connective tissue is composed of various fibers and _____.

• ground substance
• epithelial cells
• keratin
• endocrine glands

Which of these cells is immature, actively dividing, and producing protein fibers in connective tissues?

• Mast cells
• Fibroblasts
• Chondrocytes
• Macrophages

Mast cells would release this as part of an immune response.

• histamine
• collagenous fibers
• elastin
• adipocytes

This type of fiber forms a branched complex in connective tissue, and it is weaker than collagen.

• Elastic
• Collagenous
• Cartilage
• Adipose

Each of these represents a type of connective tissue proper, EXCEPT...

• Elastic connective
• Elastic cartilage
• Adipose
• Loose connective

Adipose tissue is responsible for...

• cushioning joints and providing insulation
• connecting bone to muscle
• providing elasticity in the ears and throat
• providing structure in the liver

This type of tissue is composed of tightly packed, thick, collagenous fibers, a network of elastic fibers, and some fibroblasts.

• Bone
• Hyaline cartilage
• Dense connective
• Loose connective

This type of connective tissue provide elasticity to the spinal column, large arteries, and the heart.

• Elastic connective
• Dense connective
• Blood
• Fibrocartilage