Introduction to Connective Tissue Practice Problems

Which of the following is an example of a connective tissue:

Cutis laxa is a rare connective tissue disorder where the skin becomes inelastic and hangs loosely in folds. Determine which component of the ECM is the most likely cause of this disorder:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the intestinal mucous membrane:

The deficiency in Vitamin C, which is needed for collagen synthesis, can directly impact the following except:

Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and potentially debilitating lung disease characterized by:

When an injury or damage occurs, fibroblasts migrate to the site of injury and produce new:

The gel-like consistency of the ECM due to glycosaminoglycans allows:

Proteoglycans are macromolecules that are made up of protein cores that are attached to: