Connective Tissue

What are the three main types of connective tissue?

• Loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, and specialized connective tissue

• Regular connective tissue, irregular connective tissue, and unorganized connective tissue

• Smooth connective tissue, rough connective tissue, and bumpy connective tissue

• Soft connective tissue, hard connective tissue, and medium connective tissue

What is the function of connective tissue?

• Support and structure, connecting and separating different types of tissues and organs

• Transporting oxygen in the body

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing hormones and enzymes

Describe the structure of loose connective tissue.

• Made up of loosely arranged collagen fibers, elastic fibers, and a gel-like ground substance.

• Made up of irregularly arranged muscle fibers and a fibrous ground substance.

• Consists of densely packed elastic fibers and a solid ground substance.

• Composed of tightly arranged collagen fibers and a liquid ground substance.

Explain the role of adipose tissue in the body.

• Adipose tissue is responsible for producing red blood cells

• Adipose tissue helps in blood clotting

• Adipose tissue stores energy, cushions and insulates the body, and regulates hormones.

• Adipose tissue supports muscle movement

What is the main function of blood as a connective tissue?

• Supporting the structure of the body

• Producing energy for the body

• Regulating body temperature

• Transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products

How does dense regular connective tissue differ from dense irregular connective tissue?

• Function in the body

• Presence of blood vessels

• Type of cells present

• Collagen fibers arrangement

Discuss the structure and function of cartilage in the body.

• Cartilage is responsible for producing red blood cells in the body.

• Cartilage is made up of mostly muscle tissue.

• Cartilage provides support and flexibility to various parts of the body.

• Cartilage is only found in the hands and feet.

What is the role of elastic fibers in connective tissue?

• Regulate body temperature

• Absorb nutrients from the blood

• Provide elasticity and resilience

• Provide rigidity and stiffness

Explain the function of connective tissue in wound healing.

• Connective tissue inhibits tissue regeneration and delays wound healing

• Connective tissue provides structural support, promotes tissue regeneration, and forms scar tissue.

• Connective tissue causes infection and worsens the wound

• Connective tissue has no role in wound healing

Compare and contrast the extracellular matrix of different types of connective tissue.

• Examining the temperature at which the matrix solidifies in different connective tissues

• Studying the genetic makeup of different connective tissues

• Comparing the color of the matrix in different connective tissues

• Analyzing the composition, structure, and function of the matrix in different connective tissues.