Question 1

What is the correct statement which best describes adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most of the cell volume is taken up by the nucleus.
B)   It stores lipids.
C)   Adult adipose tissue appear brown due to high vascularization.
D)   It is composed mostly of extracellular matrix.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

What type of connective tissue is found only in the umbilical cord?

Accepted Answer

A)   mucous connective tissue
B)   cartilage
C)   dense connective tissue
D)   loose connective tissueE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which fiber type provides connective tissue strength?

Accepted Answer

A)   reticular
B)   muscle
C)   elastic
D)   collagenE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   actin
B)   myosin
C)   elastin
D)   collagenE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The most common cells of the lymphatic system are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophils
B)   monocytes
C)   basophils
D)   lymphocytesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   blood
B)   bone
C)   lymph
D)   nerveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Rings of matrix called ________ surround a central canal that contains blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoblasts
B)   concentric lamellae
C)   osteoclasts
D)   canaliculiE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which type of connective tissue stabilizes the positions of the vertebrae, cushions shocks, and permits expansion and contraction of organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   elastic tissue
B)   dense regular connective tissue
C)   dense irregular connective tissue
D)   areolar tissueE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

All of the following are cell types of connective tissue proper EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   erythrocytes
B)   adipocytes
C)   fibroblasts
D)   macrophagesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

All of the following are formed elements that make up blood EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   erythrocytes
B)   leukocytes
C)   plasma
D)   plateletsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

What protein is involved in the formation of a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrin
B)   myosin
C)   keratin
D)   actinE) All of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 12

The framework of organs such as the spleen and liver is made up of ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   regular dense connective
B)   reticular tissue
C)   irregular dense connective
D)   loose connectiveE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which statement best describes connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   usually lines a body cavity
B)   primarily functions in secretion
C)   always arranged in a single layer of cells.
D)   usually contains a large amount of matrixE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

All of the following are types of loose connective tissue EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   areolar tissue
B)   adipose tissue
C)   elastic tissue
D)   reticular tissueE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 15

Chondroblasts ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are mature cartilage cells that are found within the lacunae
B)   secrete the fibers and ground substance of the cartilage matrix
C)   never lose their ability to divide
D)   none of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) B

Question 16

The three basic types of fibers that found in connective are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments.
B)   cartilage, bone, and collagen
C)   collagen, reticular, and elastic
D)   loose, dense, and irregularE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Compact bone is organized into bony columns called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lamellae
B)   canaliculi
C)   lacunae
D)   osteonsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Connective tissue matrix is composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cells and protein fibers
B)   ground substance and protein fibers
C)   ground substance and cells
D)   none of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

How is hyaline cartilage different from fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)   it has more blood vessels
B)   it has more collagen fibers
C)   lack of fibers in the matrix
D)   it has more elastic fibersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

All of the following are types of leukocytes EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   neutrophils
B)   erythrocytes
C)   monocytes
D)   lymphocytesE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Connective Tissue

What is the correct statement which best describes adipose tissue?

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What type of connective tissue is found only in the umbilical cord?

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Which fiber type provides connective tissue strength?

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The dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is ________.

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The most common cells of the lymphatic system are ________.

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Which of these is NOT a type of connective tissue?

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Rings of matrix called ________ surround a central canal that contains blood vessels.

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Which type of connective tissue stabilizes the positions of the vertebrae, cushions shocks, and permits expansion and contraction of organs?

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All of the following are cell types of connective tissue proper EXCEPT ________.

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All of the following are formed elements that make up blood EXCEPT ________.

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What protein is involved in the formation of a blood clot?

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The framework of organs such as the spleen and liver is made up of ________ tissue.

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Which statement best describes connective tissue?

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All of the following are types of loose connective tissue EXCEPT ________.

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Chondroblasts ________.

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The three basic types of fibers that found in connective are ________.

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Compact bone is organized into bony columns called ________.

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Connective tissue matrix is composed of ________.

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How is hyaline cartilage different from fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage?

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All of the following are types of leukocytes EXCEPT ________.

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