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Wayground Review: Connective Tissues - General Characteristics

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 42mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissues?

a)

A) Bind and support

b)

B) Serve as frameworks

c)

C) Store fat

d)

D) Conduct nerve impulses

2.

Unlike epithelial tissues, connective tissue cells lie ______ apart from each other.

a)

far

b)

close

c)

tightly

d)

densely

3.

Connective tissues have an abundance of ______, or intercellular material, composed of protein fibers and ground substance.

a)

extracellular matrix

b)

cytoplasm

c)

plasma membrane

d)

nucleus

4.

Which of the following are components of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?

a)

A) Protein fibers and ground substance

b)

B) Nerve cells and blood vessels

c)

C) Muscle fibers and fat cells

d)

D) Epithelial cells and cartilage

5.

Which of the following is a general characteristic of connective tissues?

a)

Consistency varies from liquid to rigid, depending on the ground substance

b)

All connective tissues cannot divide

c)

All connective tissues lack blood supply

d)

Consistency is always rigid

6.

Fill in the blank: Most connective tissues have a rich blood supply, except _________.

a)

cartilage

b)

bone

c)

adipose tissue

d)

areolar tissue

7.

Which type of connective tissue is responsible for forming tendons?

a)

Loose connective tissue

b)

Fibrous connective tissue

c)

Adipose tissue

d)

Cartilage

8.

Most connective tissues can divide.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Match the following types of connective tissues with their locations or functions:

a)

Under the skin

1.

Loose connective tissue

b)

Forming a tendon

2.

Fibrous connective tissue

c)

Fat storage

3.

Adipose tissue

d)

At the end of a bone

4.

Cartilage

e)

Provides structure

5.

Bone

10.

Fill in the blank: The connective tissue cell type that stays in a tissue for a long time is called _______.

a)

Fixed

b)

Transient

c)

Migratory

d)

Temporary

11.

Fill in the blank: The connective tissue cell type that can move through tissues in response to infection or injury and stays in a tissue temporarily is called _______.

a)

Wandering

b)

Fixed

c)

Adipocyte

d)

Chondrocyte

12.

Fill in the blank: The most common fixed cell type in connective tissues, which are large, star-shaped cells that produce fibers by secreting proteins into the matrix, are called ________.

a)

fibroblasts

b)

chondrocytes

c)

osteocytes

d)

adipocytes

13.

Which major cell type in connective tissues are wandering cells that function as phagocytes and defend against infection and foreign particles?

a)

Fibroblasts

b)

Macrophages (Histiocytes)

c)

Mast cells

14.

Fill in the blank: ________ are large, fixed cells located near blood vessels that release heparin (an anticoagulant) and histamine (which promotes inflammation).

a)

mast cells

b)

fibroblasts

c)

macrophages

d)

plasma cells

15.

What is the function of -blast cells in connective tissues?

a)

Build matrix

b)

Transport oxygen

c)

Produce hormones

d)

Store fat

16.

What is the function of -clast cells in connective tissues?

a)

Break down tissue to rebuild it

b)

Produce antibodies to fight infection

c)

Store fat for energy

d)

Transport oxygen in the blood

17.

What is the function of -cyte cells in connective tissues?

a)

Maintain the matrix

b)

Produce antibodies

c)

Initiate blood clotting

d)

Transport oxygen

e)

Store fat

18.

Which cell produces the three types of fibers found in connective tissues?

a)

Osteocytes

b)

Fibroblasts

c)

Chondrocytes

d)

Adipocytes

19.

Fill in the blank: Collagen (white) fibers are found in long, parallel bundles and have high tensile strength to hold structures together, but are not very _______.

a)

elastic

b)

strong

c)

dense

d)

rigid

20.

Which of the following is an example of where collagen (white) fibers are found?

a)

Spleen

b)

Vocal cords

c)

Tendons

d)

Skin

21.

Elastic (yellow) fibers are made of which protein?

a)

Collagen

b)

Elastin

c)

Keratin

d)

Actin

22.

Reticular fibers form branching, supportive networks in a variety of tissues. Which organ is given as an example?

a)

Liver

b)

Spleen

c)

Heart

d)

Lungs

23.

What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

a)

Produce fibers

b)

Store fat

c)

Transport oxygen

d)

Initiate immune response

24.

What is the function of macrophages in connective tissue?

a)

Carry on phagocytosis

b)

Produce antibodies

c)

Store fat

d)

Transmit nerve impulses

25.

What is the function of collagen fibers in connective tissue?

a)

Hold structures together with great tensile strength

b)

Store energy in the form of fat

c)

Transport oxygen in the blood

d)

Initiate nerve impulses

26.

What is the function of ground substance in connective tissue?

a)

Fills in spaces around cells and fibers

b)

Transmits nerve impulses

c)

Contracts to produce movement

d)

Stores genetic information

27.

Fill in the blank: The two subtypes of connective tissue proper are ______ connective tissue and ______ connective tissue.

a)

loose; dense

b)

cartilage; bone

c)

adipose; reticular

d)

elastic; fibrous

28.

Which of the following is a type of specialized connective tissue?

a)

Loose connective tissue

b)

Dense connective tissue

c)

Cartilage

d)

Epithelial tissue

29.

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

a)

Bone

b)

Blood

c)

Loose connective tissue

d)

Cartilage

30.

List the three types of specialized connective tissue mentioned in the image.

a)

Cartilage, bone, blood

b)

Muscle, nerve, skin

c)

Epithelial, adipose, muscle

d)

Tendon, ligament, cartilage

31.

What is the main cell type found in areolar tissue?

a)

Fibroblasts

b)

Chondrocytes

c)

Osteocytes

d)

Adipocytes

32.

Which of the following is NOT a location where areolar tissue is found?

a)

Binds skin to underlying tissues

b)

Under most epithelial layers

c)

Inside bones

d)

Between muscles

33.

Areolar tissue forms thin, delicate membranes.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The matrix of areolar tissue consists of a gel-like ground substance containing ______ and reticular fibers.

a)

collagen

b)

elastin

c)

keratin

d)

myosin

35.

What type of cells does adipose tissue contain, which store fat in the cytoplasm?

a)

Erythrocytes

b)

Adipocytes

c)

Neurons

d)

Osteocytes

36.

Where can adipose tissue be found in the human body?

a)

Under skin

b)

Between muscles

c)

Behind eyeballs

d)

Around abdominal membranes

e)

Around kidneys

37.

Fill in the blank: Adipose tissue functions to cushion joints and organs, store energy, and ________ the body.

a)

insulate

b)

hydrate

c)

contract

d)

filter

38.

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

a)

Cushions joints and organs

b)

Stores energy

c)

Produces hormones

d)

Insulates the body

39.

Which of the following is a type of loose connective tissue that contains thin, reticular fibers?

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Reticular connective tissue

c)

Dense connective tissue

d)

Cartilage

40.

Reticular connective tissue fibers form a ________ network.

a)

3-dimensional

b)

linear

c)

circular

d)

random

41.

Reticular connective tissue forms a framework for which of the following internal organs?

a)

Heart, lungs

b)

Liver, spleen

c)

Kidneys, pancreas

d)

Brain, spinal cord

42.

Dense connective tissue consists of densely packed ______ fibers and a network of elastic fibers. Fill in the blank.

a)

collagen

b)

reticular

c)

adipose

d)

cartilage

43.

Most of the cells in dense connective tissue are:

a)

Chondrocytes

b)

Fibroblasts

c)

Osteocytes

d)

Adipocytes

44.

Due to the strength of collagen fibers, dense connective tissue can withstand ______ forces. Fill in the blank.

a)

pulling

b)

twisting

c)

compressive

d)

shearing

45.

Dense connective tissue has a rich blood supply and heals quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Dense connective tissue is found in which of the following locations?

a)

Tendons

b)

Ligaments

c)

Deep layer of skin

d)

White layer of the eyeball (sclera)

e)

All of the above

47.

How many subgroups does dense connective tissue have based on arrangement and collagen/elastin ratio?

a)

four

b)

two

c)

three

d)

five

48.

Match the dense connective tissue subgroup to its example or location:

a)

Dense Regular Collagenous

1.

Tendons & Ligaments

b)

Dense Regular Elastic

2.

Vocal cords, nuchal ligament (ligament to hold head)

c)

Dense Irregular Collagenous

3.

Dermis, surround organs, like the kidney and spleen

d)

Dense Irregular Elastic

4.

Elastic arteries, larger arteries of the body

49.

Dense regular collagenous tissue is found in _________.

a)

tendons & ligaments

b)

skin epidermis

c)

cartilage of ear

d)

lining of stomach

50.

Dense regular elastic tissue is found in _________.

a)

vocal cords, nuchal ligament (ligament to hold head)

b)

tendons and ligaments of limbs

c)

cartilage of nose and ear

d)

lining of blood vessels

51.

Dense irregular collagenous tissue is found in _________.

a)

dermis, surround organs, like the kidney and spleen

b)

alveoli of lungs

c)

lining of blood vessels

d)

cartilage of joints

52.

Dense irregular elastic tissue is found in _________.

a)

elastic arteries, larger arteries of the body

b)

tendons and ligaments

c)

cartilage of the nose

d)

lining of the stomach

53.

Cartilage is a ______ connective tissue.

a)

rigid

b)

soft

c)

liquid

d)

fibrous

54.

Which of the following is NOT a function of cartilage?

a)

A) Provides a supportive framework for various structures

b)

B) Protects underlying tissues

c)

C) Serves as models for developing bones

d)

D) Produces red blood cells

55.

Cartilage lacks a vascular system, so it heals slowly and cells do not divide often.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Cartilage has an abundant matrix with ______ fibers in a gel-like ground substance.

a)

collagen

b)

elastic

c)

reticular

d)

muscle

57.

What are chondrocytes?

a)

Bone cells

b)

Cartilage cells

c)

Muscle cells

d)

Blood cells

58.

Chondrocytes lie within ______ in the matrix.

a)

lacunae

b)

canaliculi

c)

osteons

d)

lamellae

59.

What is the connective tissue covering that encloses cartilaginous structures called?

a)

Perichondrium

b)

Endosteum

c)

Periosteum

d)

Epimysium

60.

The 3 types of cartilage differ by their type of ______.

a)

matrix

b)

cell

c)

fiber

d)

function

61.

Which type of cartilage is the most common type of cartilage?

a)

Elastic cartilage

b)

Fibrocartilage

c)

Hyaline cartilage

d)

Articular cartilage

62.

Hyaline cartilage contains fine ______ fibers in its matrix and appears glassy.

a)

collagen

b)

elastic

c)

reticular

d)

muscle

63.

What are the functions of hyaline cartilage?

a)

Provides structural support, cushioning and shock absorption, and smooth surfaces for movement.

b)

Transmits electrical impulses between neurons.

c)

Produces red blood cells and stores calcium.

d)

Secretes digestive enzymes and absorbs nutrients.

64.

Where is hyaline cartilage found in the body?

a)

On the ends of bones, supports respiratory structures and passages, and is important in embryonic development of many bones and bone growth.

b)

In the lining of the stomach and intestines only.

c)

Exclusively in the outer ear and tip of the nose.

d)

Only in the tendons and ligaments.

65.

Hyaline cartilage is important in the embryonic development of many bones and bone growth.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

What does elastic cartilage provide in addition to structural support?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Rigidity

c)

Mineral storage

d)

Blood cell production

67.

Elastic cartilage provides a framework for which of the following?

a)

External ears

b)

Epiglottis

c)

Parts of the larynx

d)

All of the above

68.

What type of cartilage is described as tough tissue containing many collagenous fibers?

a)

Fibrocartilage

b)

Hyaline cartilage

c)

Elastic cartilage

d)

Articular cartilage

69.

Which of the following is a function of fibrocartilage?

a)

Provides flexibility only

b)

Good shock absorber, offers support and stability

c)

Produces red blood cells

d)

Stores fat

70.

Fibrocartilage is designed to withstand both _______ and _______ forces.

a)

compression; tensile

b)

shear; torsional

c)

bending; twisting

d)

elastic; plastic

71.

Where can fibrocartilage be found in the human body?

a)

Intervertebral discs, knees, pelvic girdle, insertion points of the tendons and ligaments

b)

Liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder

c)

Lungs, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

d)

Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries

72.

Which of the following is the most rigid connective tissue due to the presence of mineral salts (calcium salts)?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Bone

c)

Adipose tissue

d)

Blood

73.

What provides some flexibility to bone within the matrix?

a)

Calcium salts

b)

Collagen fibers

c)

Blood vessels

d)

Osteocytes

74.

Bone supports and protects many body structures in the _______ and thoracic cavities.

a)

cranial

b)

abdominal

c)

pelvic

d)

vertebral

75.

Bone forms sites for _______ attachments.

a)

muscle

b)

nerve

c)

skin

d)

fat

76.

The site of blood cell formation in bone is called _______.

a)

red bone marrow

b)

yellow bone marrow

c)

periosteum

d)

compact bone

77.

Bone stores and releases chemicals such as _______ and phosphorus.

a)

calcium

b)

potassium

c)

iron

d)

magnesium

78.

What is the function of Haversian canals in bone tissue?

a)

Store fat

b)

Bring nutrients and remove waste products

c)

Provide flexibility

d)

Store calcium

79.

What are the two types of bone tissue?

a)

Compact and Spongy

b)

Hard and Soft

c)

Dense and Loose

d)

Cartilage and Ligament

80.

Bone cells, called ________, lie within lacunae (chambers).

a)

osteocytes

b)

chondrocytes

c)

erythrocytes

d)

leukocytes

81.

The matrix of compact bone is arranged in concentric circles (lamellae) around what structures?

a)

Osteons

b)

Central or Haversian canals

c)

Canaliculi

d)

Lacunae

82.

Cylindrical units in compact bone are called ________ or Haversian systems.

a)

osteons

b)

lacunae

c)

canaliculi

d)

trabeculae

83.

Central canals contain blood vessels and distribute blood to the cells through tiny tubes called ________.

a)

canaliculi

b)

osteons

c)

lacunae

d)

trabeculae

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