Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Transmitting electrical impulses for rapid communication

Question 2

A patient presents with a genetic disorder affecting the production of collagen fibers. Which of the following symptoms would MOST likely be observed?

Accepted Answer

Reduced tensile strength in tendons and ligaments

Question 3

Which type of connective tissue fiber is primarily responsible for allowing organs such as the lungs and arteries to stretch and recoil?

Accepted Answer

Elastic fibers

Question 4

In connective tissue, what is the main function of the ground substance?

Accepted Answer

Acts as a medium for solute diffusion between blood capillaries and cells

Question 5

Which cell type in connective tissue is mitotically active and responsible for secreting components of the extracellular matrix?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

Question 6

A biopsy of spleen tissue reveals a network of short, highly branched fibers. Which type of connective tissue fiber is most abundant in this sample?

Accepted Answer

Reticular fibers

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the composition of the ground substance in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A mixture of proteins and carbohydrates with variable amounts of water and salts

Question 8

Which of the following connective tissue types is classified as 'supporting connective tissue'?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage

Question 9

A patient with a deficiency in reticular fibers would MOST likely have problems with which organ system?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic system

Question 10

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between the total protein content in connective tissue and the proportion of collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

$$Total\ Protein = Collagen\ Protein + Other\ Protein$$

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct pairing of connective tissue proper and its subtype?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue: Tendons

Question 12

Which cell type is classified as a 'wandering cell' in connective tissue proper and is primarily involved in immune defense?

Accepted Answer

Mast cell

Question 13

A tissue sample is found to have a semi-fluid ground substance and contains adipocytes. Which type of connective tissue is this MOST likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 14

Which of the following statements about collagen fibers is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They are long, unbranching, strong, and resistant to stretching

Question 15

Which equation best describes the effect of water and salt content on the texture of connective tissue ground substance?

Accepted Answer

$$Texture = f(Water, Salts)$$

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a resident cell of connective tissue proper?

Accepted Answer

Plasma cell

Question 17

A patient with a mutation affecting fibroblast function would MOST likely experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Impaired production and maintenance of the extracellular matrix

Question 18

Which connective tissue type is found in the stroma of organs with abundant spaces, such as the liver and spleen?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why dense regular connective tissue is well-suited for tendons?

Accepted Answer

Its parallel arrangement of collagen fibers provides high tensile strength in one direction

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct classification of connective tissue based on the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Fluid connective tissue: Blood

Histology II: The Tissue Level of Organization – Connective Tissue

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