Exploring Connective Tissue Functions

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

• Blood

• Muscle

• Bone

• Cartilage

What is the primary cell type responsible for producing fibers in connective tissue proper?

• Osteocyte

• Chondrocyte

• Fibroblast

• Adipocyte

Which component is NOT part of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

• Collagen fibers

• Ground substance

• Keratin

• Elastic fibers

Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?

• Blood cell production

• Energy storage

• Muscle contraction

• Nerve impulse transmission

Which connective tissue type provides the main structural support for the body?

• Cartilage

• Bone

• Blood

• Adipose

Which of the following is a function of connective tissue?

• Initiating muscle contraction

• Transmitting nerve impulses

• Supporting and protecting organs

• Producing hormones

Which fiber type in the extracellular matrix provides strength and flexibility?

• Collagen fibers

• Reticular fibers

• Elastic fibers

• Myosin fibers

Which cell type is primarily responsible for the synthesis of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue proper?

• Fibroblast

• Osteoblast

• Chondrocyte

• Erythrocyte

Which of the following best describes the main difference between cartilage and bone?

• Cartilage is vascular, bone is avascular

• Cartilage is more flexible, bone is more rigid

• Bone contains more adipocytes than cartilage

• Cartilage contains more calcium than bone

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Which of the following best explains why adipose tissue is important for thermal insulation?

• It contains blood vessels that generate heat

• Its cells store fat, which reduces heat loss

• It produces hormones that regulate temperature

• It is located only in the skin