Connective Tissue in the Body

How many types of tissue do we have in our bodies?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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Which type of tissue produces force?

• Muscle

• Nervous

• Epithelial

• Connective

What is the function of nervous tissue?

• Transmits signals

• Produces force

• Lines organs

• Secretes mucus

Which type of tissue is responsible for connecting different parts of the body?

• Muscle

• Nervous

• Epithelial

• Connective

What are the three components of proper connective tissue?

• Ground substance, structural fibers, and living cells

• Muscle fibers, nerve cells, and epithelial cells

• Blood cells, lymph cells, and bone cells

• Collagen fibers, elastin fibers, and reticular fibers

What is the function of ground substance in connective tissue?

• Transmits signals

• Produces force

• Provides structure

• Allows dissolved particles to float

Which type of connective tissue has a higher density of fibers and less ground substance?

• Loose proper

• Dense proper

• Specialized

• None of the above

What is the main function of ligaments?

• To produce force

• To transmit signals

• To line organs

• To connect bones

Which type of connective tissue is predominant in the middle layer of the skin?

• Loose proper

• Dense proper

• Specialized

• None of the above

What is the unique cell found in cartilage?

• Fibroblasts

• Macrophages

• Chondrocytes

• Osteocytes