Exercise 4: Connective and Supporting Tissues

Question 1

It is responsible for the production of antibodies

Answer 1

Plasma Cells

Question 2

It mediates inflammatory and hypersensitivity reactions

Answer 2

Mast Cells

Question 3

It is the storage of fats mainly triglycerides

Answer 3

Adipose Cells

Question 4

They are called “permanent residents”

Answer 4

Fibrocytes

Question 5

They are fusiform and elongated with the function of synthesizing the extracellular matrix

Answer 5

Fibroblasts

Question 6

It is a cell in the connected tissue that is stable, long-lived, and is considered a “resident” cells

Answer 6

Fixed Cells

Question 7

Helps in the regulation of body temperature and body weight

Answer 7

Brown adipose tissue

Question 8

It is the main source of immune responses and it serves as the major transport system within the body

Answer 8

Connective Tissue

Question 9

They arise primarily from the mesenchyme and remain in place within the connective tissue where they perform their function

Answer 9

Fixed Cells

Question 10

Large blood cell, characterized by a multilobed nucleus and a lack of stained granules in the cytoplasm

Answer 10

Neutrophils

Question 11

Large blood cell with a bilobed nucleus and large eosinophilic cytoplasmic granules that fill the cytoplasm

Answer 11

Eosinophil

Question 12

They combat parasites by releasing cytotoxins

Answer 12

Eosinophil

Question 13

They mediate the immune response

Answer 13

Lymphocytes

Question 14

Strongest fiber but stretches very little

Answer 14

Collagenous fibers

Question 15

Can recoil without deformation

Answer 15

Elastic fibers

Question 16

They are argyrophilic

Answer 16

Reticular fibers

Question 17

Found in and around every body structure

Answer 17

Areolar Connective Tissue

Question 18

The nucleus and cytoplasm are pushed to the periphery; helping to reduce heat loss through the skin

Answer 18

Adipose tissue

Question 19

Mature cartilage cells found within the lacunae

Answer 19

Chondrocytes

Question 20

Produced and maintained by chondrocytes and chondroblasts

Answer 20

Cartilage Matrix

Question 21

Connective tissue sheath covering hyaline and elastic cartilage

Answer 21

Perichondrium

Question 22

Most abundant cartilage but the weakest; usually found at the ends of long bones, nose, etc.

Answer 22

Hyaline Cartilage

Question 23

Perichordium is present and is located on the epiglottis, external ear, and auditory tubes

Answer 23

Elastic Cartilage

Question 24

It is the strongest type of cartilage; however, it lacks pericardium. It is found on the menisci of the knee

Answer 24

Fibrocartilage

Question 25

It is a special form of connective tissue that is rigid and hard

Answer 25

Bone tissue

Question 26

It contains blood vessels and nerves

Answer 26

Haversian Canal

Question 27

The basic unit of compact bone

Answer 27

Haversian System

Question 28

Important in the constant turnover and refashioning of the bone

Answer 28

Osteoclasts