Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary function of tendons in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Bind muscle to bone, enabling movement

Question 2

A patient suffers a deep cut to the skin. Which process is most likely responsible for the formation of a scar in the affected area?

Accepted Answer

Fibrosis by fibroblasts producing collagen

Question 3

Which connective tissue type is most abundant in the dermis and provides resistance to unpredictable tension?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 4

Which cell type is primarily responsible for secreting the extracellular matrix in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Chondroblasts

Question 5

Which connective tissue is specialized for energy storage and insulation, and contains cells that can be up to five times larger than typical cells?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 6

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of blood as a connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Its matrix is liquid plasma and fibers only form during clotting

Question 7

Which connective tissue type forms the stroma of the spleen and lymph nodes, providing a sponge-like supportive framework?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Cartilage relies on diffusion from the perichondrium due to poor vascularization

Question 9

Which type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments, and is characterized by closely packed, parallel collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the structure and function of bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Bone matrix is deposited in layers called lamellae and contains channels called canaliculi

Question 11

Which formula correctly represents the proportion of collagen and minerals in bone dry weight?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{1}{3}$$ collagen, $$\frac{2}{3}$$ calcium phosphate$

Question 12

Which type of membrane lines the cavities surrounding freely moveable joints and secretes synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Synovial membrane

Question 13

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle cells are multinucleated and have obvious striations

Question 14

Which cell type in nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses?

Accepted Answer

Neurons

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the structure of a serous membrane?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium), basement membrane, and loose connective tissue

Question 16

A patient with a deficiency in adipose tissue would most likely experience problems with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Energy storage and insulation

Question 17

Which connective tissue type allows tissues and organs to stretch and recoil, and is found in the linings of large blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Elastic connective tissue

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of membranes in the body?

Accepted Answer

Anchor organs in place and serve as barriers

Question 19

Which tissue type is most likely to undergo complete regeneration after injury?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 20

Which of the following best explains the role of fibroblasts in tissue repair?

Accepted Answer

They produce collagen to form dense irregular scar tissue during fibrosis

Connective, Muscle, and Nervous Tissues: Structure, Function, and Repair

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