Connective Tissue Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the most abundant type of connective tissue in the body?
Collagenous connective tissue
True or False: Connective tissues provide structural support and connect different tissues and organs in the body.
True
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for cushioning and insulation in the body?
Adipose tissue
Fill in the blank: _______ fibers are thin, branching fibers that form delicate networks in connective tissues.
Reticular
What is the main function of elastic fibers in connective tissues?
To provide elasticity and resilience
Which type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments, providing strength and support?
Dense regular connective tissue
What is the main cell type responsible for producing collagen fibers in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts
What is the extracellular matrix composed of in connective tissues?
Ground substance and fibers
Fill in the blank: _______ cells are responsible for immune responses in connective tissues.
Macrophage
Which type of connective tissue is found in the bone, providing support and protection?
Osseous tissue
True or False: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.
True
What is the main function of hyaline cartilage in connective tissues?
To provide support and flexibility
Fill in the blank: _______ is a connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.
Tendon
What is the main function of loose connective tissue in the body?
To provide support and elasticity
True or False: Cartilage is avascular, meaning it lacks blood vessels.
True
Which type of connective tissue is found in the lymph nodes and spleen, involved in immune responses?
Reticular connective tissue
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a type of connective tissue that connects bone to bone.
Ligament
What is the main function of fibrocartilage in connective tissues?
To provide strength and support
True or False: Adipose tissue stores energy in the form of fat.
True
Which type of connective tissue is found in the skin, providing protection and insulation?
Areolar connective tissue
Fill in the blank: _______ cells are responsible for producing and maintaining the extracellular matrix in connective tissues.
Fibroblast
What is the main function of reticular fibers in connective tissues?
To provide support and strength to organs like the liver and spleen
True or False: Elastic cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body.
False
Which type of connective tissue is found in the walls of large arteries, providing strength and elasticity?
Elastic connective tissue
