Topic 4.1 - Histology - Connective

This type of connective tissue forms strong rope like structures such as tendons and ligaments, where collagen fibers all go in the same direction. This allows them to stretch in that direction ONLY, which is important to prevent dislocations.

• Areolar
• Dense regular 

• Dense irregular 

• Reticular

What tissue is this?

• Areolar

• Dense Irregular Connective

• Reticular

• Adipose

Commonly known as fat. Forms the subcutaneous layer beneath skin.

• Areolar

• Reticular

• Dense Irregular

• Adipose

Loose connective tissue is also known as ____?

• areolar connective tissue

• hyaline

• macrophages

• adipocytes

Which type of fiber is the thickest and has the highest tensile strength?

• collagen

• elastin

• reticular

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

• collagen

• elastin

• reticular

Which type of tissue is the most widely distributed, supports and binds other tissues, the universal packing material?

• adipose

• bone

• reticular

• areolar

Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

• Bone
• Cartilage
• Skin
• Blood

Name this tissue

• Bone
• Cartilage
• Blood
• Adipose

Name this tissue

• Bone
• Cartilage
• Blood
• Adipose

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