Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting electrical impulses

Question 2

Adipose tissue is primarily composed of which type of cell?

Accepted Answer

Adipocyte

Question 3

A histology slide shows a loose, watery matrix with dark dots representing nuclei and special fibers. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 4

Which cell type is responsible for producing collagen fibers in areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblast

Question 5

In elastic cartilage, what is the function of the elastin fiber matrix?

Accepted Answer

Provides flexibility and allows the tissue to be stretched and moveable

Question 6

Which structure in cartilage is identified as the cavity or space housing the chondrocyte?

Accepted Answer

Lacuna

Question 7

A patient has a disorder affecting the production of reticular fibers. Which tissue would most likely be compromised?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 8

Which connective tissue is found in the ear and is characterized by dark, stringy lines between cells?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Question 9

What is the main structural unit of osseous (bone) tissue?

Accepted Answer

Osteon

Question 10

Blood is classified as a connective tissue because:

Accepted Answer

It has a matrix and supports other tissues by transporting nutrients and waste

Question 11

Which cells are found in blood and are responsible for immune defense?

Accepted Answer

Leukocytes

Question 12

A slide of hyaline cartilage shows lighter matrix and cells within lacunae. What is the name of these cells?

Accepted Answer

Chondrocytes

Question 13

Which connective tissue type is most involved in energy storage and insulation?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 14

Which of the following structures is NOT found in nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Lacuna

Question 15

The perikaryon in a neuron refers to:

Accepted Answer

The region surrounding the nucleus

Question 16

Which cell type in nervous tissue is responsible for supporting and protecting neurons?

Accepted Answer

Neuroglial cell

Question 17

A multi-step question: A tissue sample contains cells with nuclei pushed toward the edge, large lipid vacuoles, and is commonly found in women's breasts. Identify the tissue, cell type, and one function.

Accepted Answer

Tissue: Adipose; Cell: Adipocyte; Function: Energy storage

Question 18

Which connective tissue contains plasma membrane, nucleus, and lipid vacuole as its main structural features?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 19

Which formula best represents the relationship between the number of dendrites ($$n) $$and the total surface area ($$A) $$for signal reception in a neuron, assuming each dendrite has surface area $$a$$?

Accepted Answer

$$A = n 	imes a$$

Question 20

Which connective tissue is most likely to be found lining the ends of long bones, providing smooth surfaces for joint movement?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

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