Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main structural difference between dense regular and dense irregular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue contains collagen fibers oriented in parallel, while dense irregular connective tissue contains collagen fibers arranged in multiple directions.

Question 2

A patient suffers a torn tendon. Which connective tissue type is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 3

Which of the following tissues is characterized by a 3-D network of reticular fibers that support cells in organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 4

Which cell type is primarily responsible for producing the extracellular matrix in connective tissue proper?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblast

Question 5

Which connective tissue type is found in the hypodermis and is specialized for lipid storage?

Accepted Answer

Adipose connective tissue

Question 6

A slide shows a tissue with chondrocytes in lacunae and a matrix that appears glassy and lacks visible fibers. What is the most likely tissue type?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage connective tissue

Question 7

Which connective tissue type is found in the auricle of the ear and is distinguished by numerous elastic fibers in the matrix?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage connective tissue

Question 8

Which of the following is a fluid connective tissue with a liquid matrix called plasma?

Accepted Answer

Blood connective tissue

Question 9

Which structure is found at the center of an osteon in dense bone and contains blood vessels and nerves?

Accepted Answer

Central canal

Question 10

A tissue sample contains numerous bundles of collagen fibers and chondrocytes in lacunae. It is found in the intervertebral discs. What is the tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage connective tissue

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a general space-filling tissue that can withstand forces from multiple directions.

Question 12

Which connective tissue type forms the stroma of the spleen and lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Reticular connective tissue

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a component of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

Perichondrium

Question 14

Which layer of the epidermis is the deepest and contains cells that are actively dividing?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 15

Which of the following structures is responsible for detecting deep pressure and vibration in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Lamellated (Pacinian) corpuscle

Question 16

Which connective tissue type is found surrounding blood vessels and nerves and within the dermis?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of nervous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Contains neurons with a perikaryon (cell body), axons, and dendrites

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

They produce the extracellular matrix, including fibers and ground substance.

Question 19

Which connective tissue type is found in the dermis and organ capsules, and is able to withstand pulling forces from many directions?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of the hypodermis?

Accepted Answer

It stores fat and anchors the skin to underlying tissues.

Histology Part 2 & Integumentary System: Study Guide for Bio 223 Lab 2

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