Connective Tissue Quiz

What is a key characteristic of cartilage that affects its healing process?

• It lacks a direct blood supply.

• It is highly flexible.

• It is composed mainly of fat.

• It has a direct blood supply.

Where is hyaline cartilage most commonly found in the body?

• In the ears

• At the ends of long bones

• In the knee joint

• In the skin

What makes elastic cartilage different from other types of cartilage?

• It contains a high amount of elastin.

• It is found in the fetal skeleton.

• It is the hardest type of cartilage.

• It is the most abundant type of cartilage.

What is the primary function of fibrocartilage?

• To provide flexibility

• To support the respiratory tract

• To act as a shock absorber

• To form the fetal skeleton

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

• They produce red blood cells.

• They store fat for energy.

• They produce the bone matrix.

• They transport oxygen.

What is the function of red blood cells in the blood?

• To help in blood clotting

• To carry oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To fight infections

• To produce antibodies

Which type of bone is filled with red marrow?

• Dense bone

• Cortical bone

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

What is the primary component of the bone matrix?

• Cartilage cells

• Adipose tissue

• Collagen and mineral salts

• Elastin fibers

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

• To help in blood clotting

• To transport nutrients

• To fight infections

• To carry oxygen

What is the role of the periosteum in bone tissue?

• It surrounds and protects the bone.

• It stores red marrow.

• It produces blood cells.

• It connects bones to muscles.