Chapter 5 Tissues Part 2 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Marfan syndrome?

• Sunken chest

• Weak aorta

• Dislocation of the lens of the eye

• Deformed joints

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What type of cells are mainly found in areolar connective tissue?

• Osteocytes

• Fibroblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Adipocytes

Where is areolar connective tissue commonly located?

• In the brain

• In the subcutaneous layer

• In the bones

• In the muscles

What is the function of areolar connective tissue beneath most epithelia?

• Provides structural support

• Nourishes nearby epithelial cells

• Stores fat

• Transmits nerve impulses

Where are adipocytes typically located in the body?

• Inside the liver

• In the brain

• Beneath the skin and around organs

• In the bloodstream

What type of fibers are closely packed in dense regular connective tissue?

• Elastic fibers

• Reticular fibers

• Collagenous fibers

• Muscle fibers

Which cells are most commonly found in dense regular connective tissue?

• Osteocytes

• Fibroblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Adipocytes

Which of the following body parts is associated with dense regular connective tissue?

• Brain

• Liver

• Tendons

• Stomach

What is a characteristic of dense irregular connective tissues?

• They are organized in parallel bundles.

• They contain randomly organized, thick, interwoven collagenous fibers.

• They are found only in the brain.

• They cannot withstand tension.

Where can dense irregular connective tissues be found in the body?

• In the dermis of the skin and around skeletal muscles.

• Only in the heart.

• Exclusively in the liver.

• In the lining of the stomach.