Connective Tissue

Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue cell?

• Mast Cells

• Macrophages

• Squamous Cells

• Adiopocytes

The thicker purple "strings" in this image are what kind of fiber?

• Reticular

• Collagenous

• Elastic

Which of the following are NOT functions of connective tissue? (Select all that apply)

• Support

• Secreting Hormones

• Insulating Organs

• Coordinating Movement

This is a picture of which type of fiber?

• Collagenous

• Reticular

• Elastic

Connective tissue fibers that have great tensile strength and can be found in the ligaments and tendons are _________

• Elastic Fibers

• Collagenous Fibers

• Plant Fiber

• Adipose Fiber

Most connective tissue has a large blood supply?

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed connective tissue cell?

• Mast Cells

• Adipoctyes

• Collagenous Fibroblasts

• Elastic Fibroblasts

Fibroblasts:

• Secrete fibers into the extracellular matrix

• Secrete fibers into their cytoplasm

• Secrete fibers into other cells

• Secrete histamine

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Which function is NOT associated with connective tissue?

• Protection

• Transport of fluid, nutrients, waste, and chemical messengers

• Store surpluses of energy

• Production of red blood cells

Which function of connective tissue helps in maintaining body temperature?

• Energy production

• Energy storage and thermal insulation

• Energy dissipation

• Energy conversion