Question 1

Which of the following best describes the ground substance of cartilage and its functional significance?

Accepted Answer

It is a firm gel rich in proteoglycans, which trap water and provide resistance to compression.

Question 2

Which type of cartilage is most likely to be found in the external ear and epiglottis, and what property does it possess?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage; contains elastic fibers for added flexibility and lightweight support.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts

Question 4

A patient suffers a joint injury that requires tissue capable of resisting compressive shock. Which type of cartilage is best suited for this function?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 5

Why is the ground substance of bone hard?

Accepted Answer

It is mineralized with calcium salts.

Question 6

Which connective tissue type is responsible for hematopoiesis?

Accepted Answer

Bone

Question 7

Which of the following statements about blood is correct?

Accepted Answer

Blood is a liquid connective tissue with a fluid ground substance called plasma.

Question 8

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between bone mineral density ($$BMD$$), calcium content ($$C$$), and bone volume ($$V$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$BMD = \frac{C}{V}$$

Question 9

Which tissue type is yellow bone marrow classified as, and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue; stores fat.

Question 10

True or False: All bones are composed of both compact and spongy bone.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why cartilage is avascular?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage relies on diffusion from the perichondrium for nutrient supply.

Question 12

Which type of cell is most abundant in blood?

Accepted Answer

Erythrocytes

Question 13

A histological slide shows chondrocytes in lacunae surrounded by a dense network of collagen fibers arranged regularly. Which type of cartilage is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 14

Which connective tissue type does NOT create an extracellular matrix?

Accepted Answer

Blood

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of compact bone?

Accepted Answer

Acts as a lever for muscular action and stores minerals.

Question 16

A patient with a deficiency in proteoglycans in cartilage would most likely experience which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Reduced ability to resist compressive forces in joints.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the role of the perichondrium in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

It provides nutrients to cartilage via blood vessels.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Transport of gases and nutrients

Question 19

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found lining the ends of long bones in synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of red bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

Produces blood cells (hematopoiesis).

Connective Tissues: Cartilage, Bone, and Blood

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