Tissues - Part Three

What is the primary function of collagen fibers?

• Provide elasticity to tissues

• Support cells and tissues

• Provide tensile strength

• Form branching networks

(a)   fibers stretch and recoil, allowing tissues to return to their original shape.

• Collagen
• Elastic
• Reticular
• Muscle

The primary function of ground substance in connective tissues is (a)  

• Provides structural support
• Transports oxygen
• Produces hormones
• Stores energy

What is the primary function of connective tissues in the body?

• They produce hormones

• They provide structural support

• They generate electrical impulses

• They store genetic information

(a)   is NOT a type of connective tissue.

• Dense connective tissue
• Adipose tissue
• Areolar tissue
• Muscle tissue

What is the primary function of areolar connective tissue?

• Storing fat for energy

• Providing support and flexibility

• Forming blood cells

• Insulating organs

Which type of connective tissue stores fat for energy and provides insulation?

• Areolar connective tissue

• Reticular connective tissue

• Adipose connective tissue

• Cartilage tissue

Where is reticular connective tissue commonly found?

(a)  

• Lymph nodes and bone marrow
• Beneath epithelial tissue
• The skin
• Surrounding muscles

What type of connective tissue has organized fibers in parallel bundles and is found in tendons and ligaments?

• Dense Regular Connective Tissue

• Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

• Elastic Connective Tissue

• Loose Connective Tissue

Which connective tissue type has fibers arranged in a random network and is found in the dermis and organ capsules?

• Dense Regular Connective Tissue

• Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

• Elastic Connective Tissue

• Adipose Tissue