Connective Tissue

Which is the most abundant connective tissue cell?

• Fibroblast

• Osteocyte

• Chondrocyte

• Adipocyte

Which fibers are responsible for the resilience of ligaments and tendons?

• Elastic fibers

• Reticular fibers

• Collagen fibers

• Muscle fibers

What is the first connective tissue to develop in the embryo?

• Cartilage

• Mesenchyme

• Bone

• Adipose tissue

What is one function of loose connective tissue?

• Conducts electrical impulses

• Stores calcium

• Absorbs shock and binds tissues together

• Produces hormones

What type of connective tissue is this?

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Blood

• Adipose

Name this tissue

• Bone

• Hyaline cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Adipose

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Name this tissue.

• Loose adipose

• Dense regular

• Dense irregular

• Cartilage Elastic

• Elastic Cartilage

• Adipose

• Smooth

• Dense

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What type of cells are chondrocytes?

• Bone cells

• Cartilage cells

• Lipid-storing cells

• Fiber-secreting cells

What is the main function of reticular fibers in the body?

• Provide elasticity

• Support and structure

• Resist stretching

• Facilitate movement