Connective Tissues Quiz

Which germinal layer of the embryo do connective tissues originate from?

• Endoderm

• Mesoderm

• Ectoderm

• Epiderm

Which type of fibres provide elasticity, flexibility, and strength to connective tissues?

• All of the above

• Reticular fibres

• Elastic fibres

• Collagen fibres

Which type of connective tissue is present under the skin and supports epithelium?

• Adipose Tissue

• Dense Connective Tissue

• Reticular Connective Tissue

• Areolar Tissue

What is the main function of dense regular connective tissue?

• Maintain body temperature

• Support and transmit mechanical forces

• Store fat

• Act as a shock absorber

Which connective tissue helps in maintaining correct posture and supports internal organs?

• Blood

• Lymph

• Cartilage

• Bone

Which cells are responsible for secreting the matrix in bones?

• Fibroblasts

• Osteocytes

• Chondrocytes

• Macrophages

What is the main function of red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood?

• Form a defence system

• Transport oxygen

• Help in blood clotting

• Produce blood cells

Which autoimmune disorder is characterised by thickening and hardening of the connective tissue?

• Marfan syndrome

• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

• Scleroderma

What is the function of lymph in the body?

• Transport absorbed fat to the blood

• All of the above

• Help in fighting infection

• Protect from foreign antigens

Which genetic disorder of connective tissue is characterised by skin oversensitivity?

• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

• Marfan syndrome

• Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)