$$\text{Matrix} = \text{Ground substance} + \text{Fibers}$$

Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of connective tissue compared to other primary tissue types?

Accepted Answer

It consists of cells separated by a largely nonliving extracellular matrix.

Question 2

Which type of connective tissue fiber is the strongest and most abundant, providing tensile strength similar to a rope?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 3

A patient suffers a tendon injury. Which type of connective tissue is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 4

Which connective tissue type is primarily responsible for storing energy in the form of fat and providing insulation under the skin?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 5

Which cell type is responsible for producing the matrix in bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts

Question 6

Cartilage is unique among connective tissues because it:

Accepted Answer

Is avascular and receives nutrients from the surrounding perichondrium.

Question 7

Which connective tissue type forms the framework of lymphoid organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 8

A histological slide shows concentric rings (lamellae) with central canals. Which tissue is being observed?

Accepted Answer

Bone (osseous) tissue

Question 9

Which connective tissue type is found in the walls of large arteries and allows them to stretch and recoil?

Accepted Answer

Elastic connective tissue

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the composition of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Ground substance plus fibers

Question 11

A patient with a herniated intervertebral disc is most likely experiencing damage to which type of cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 12

Which connective tissue cell type is primarily involved in immune defense and phagocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Macrophages

Question 13

Blood is considered a connective tissue because it:

Accepted Answer

Has a nonliving fluid matrix (plasma) and contains cells suspended within it.

Question 14

Which formula correctly represents the composition of the connective tissue matrix?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Matrix} = 	ext{Ground substance} + 	ext{Fibers}$$

Question 15

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found directly beneath epithelial tissue, providing support and holding fluids?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Storage of large amounts of triglycerides

Question 17

Which connective tissue type is best suited to resist multidirectional tension, such as in the dermis of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 18

Which of the following statements about cartilage is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It is composed of chondrocytes located in lacunae within the matrix.

Question 19

Which connective tissue type is most abundant in the body and forms tendons and ligaments?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 20

A blood smear reveals the presence of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes. Which of the following is the correct function of thrombocytes?

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting

Connective Tissue: Structure, Types, and Functions

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