Connective Tissue

Of the three connective tissue fibers, which one provides the greatest flexibility (because of its ability to stretch)?

• Collagen

• Elastic

• Reticular

Which of the following connective tissue cells releases a substance called histamine?

• Fibroblasts

• Macrophages

• Plasma cells

• Mast cells

Which loose connective tissue has a very random arrangement of fibers & cells, and is used to help surround/secure body organs and anchor the subcutaneous layer of skin

• Adipose CT

• Areolar CT

• Reticular CT

Which of the following is NOT part of the ground substance of connective tissue?

• Collagen

• Condroitin Sulfate

• Hyaluronic Acid

Fibroblasts make all of the following EXCEPT

• Antibodies

• Collagen

• Elastic Fibers

• Reticular Fibers

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which cartilage has a lot of chondrocytes, but it's background has no fibers. It makes up the ends of long bones

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic Cartilage

• Hyaline Cartilage

Which of the following salts help to make up osseous tissue?

• Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

• Potassium Chloride (KCl)

• Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

Which of the following cells/cell parts are specific to vascular tissue?

• Fibroblasts

• Macrophages

• Platelets

• Mast Cells

Which type of cartilage helps to fuse together the front of pelvis (hip bone), makes the meniscus of the knee, and also makes up the spinal column

• Elastic Cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline Cartilage

Specific tissue that helps to insulate the skin and protect organs

• Areolar Tissue

• Adipose Tissue

• Reticular Tissue

• Osseous Tissue