$$\text{Matrix} = \text{Extracellular protein fibers} + \text{Ground substance}$$

$$\text{Connective Tissue} = \text{Connective Tissue Proper} + \text{Fluid Connective Tissue} + \text{Supporting Connective Tissue}$$

Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of connective tissue compared to epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue has fewer cells and more extracellular material.

Question 2

A patient presents with a torn ligament. Which type of connective tissue is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is found in the walls of large blood vessels and is characterized by its ability to stretch and recoil?

Accepted Answer

Elastic connective tissue

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the function of reticular connective tissue in organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Provides flexible support and resists distortion

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Question 6

A histology slide shows chondrocytes in lacunae surrounded by a solid, rubbery matrix. Which type of tissue is this?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 7

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found padding the kidneys and behind the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Contracts to produce movement

Question 9

A patient with a herniated intervertebral disc is experiencing pain due to damage in which type of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 10

Which of the following equations correctly represents the composition of the matrix in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Matrix} = 	ext{Extracellular protein fibers} + 	ext{Ground substance}$$

Question 11

Which connective tissue type is most likely to be found in the dermis of the skin, providing resistance to forces in multiple directions?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why cartilage heals slowly after injury?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage lacks internal blood vessels

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct match between tissue type and its primary cell?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage – Chondrocytes

Question 14

Which connective tissue type is found in the external ear and is able to bend and return to its original shape?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Question 15

A blood vessel is surrounded by connective tissue that contains many elastic fibers and few collagen fibers. What is the most likely tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Elastic connective tissue

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of mast cells found in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Initiate inflammatory response

Question 17

Which equation best represents the relationship between the types of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Connective Tissue} = 	ext{Connective Tissue Proper} + 	ext{Fluid Connective Tissue} + 	ext{Supporting Connective Tissue}$$

Question 18

A patient with osteoporosis has decreased bone density. Which component of bone tissue is most affected?

Accepted Answer

Crystalline matrix of calcium salts

Question 19

Which connective tissue type is responsible for forming the stroma (supporting framework) of organs such as the liver and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the difference between cartilage and bone?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage contains chondrocytes in lacunae and a gel-like matrix; bone contains osteocytes in lacunae and a crystalline matrix.

Histology and Connective Tissue: Structure, Function, and Classification

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