connective tissue quiz review

most abundant form of cartilage; found between most bones

hyaline cartilage

this type of cartilage forms a cushion-like disk between the vertebrae

fibrocartilage

select all below that describe the functions of connective tissues in the body

store fat, bind structures, provide support and protection

this tissue type is very strong and is avascular (lacks a good blood supply)?

dense connective

which types of tissue has a delicate network of woven fibers and is found in lymph nodes, the spleen and bone morrow?

reticular

which type of connective tissue call is the most common type of fixed cell in connective tissue, large, and star shaped?

fibroblast

which type of cell is found in bone tissue?

osteocyte

this cell is a phagocyte (it eats other cells) and plays a role in immunity

macrophage

this cartilage is springy, yellow, and elastic and is found in the internal support of the external ear and in the epiglottis

elastic cartilage

this type of tissue is described as “cobwebby” and functions to cushion and protect the body organs it wraps

areolar

commonly known as fat. Forms the subcutaneous layer beneath skin

adipose

attach muscles to bones

tendons

this tissue has lots of fixed fibroblasts and connected the skin to underlying organs

loose connective (areolar)

which is NOT one of the 3 components that make up connective tissue?

basement membrane

what types of cells are found in the cartilage

chondrocytes

which type of fiber is the thickest and has the highest tensile strength?

collagen

this type of dense connective tissue connects bone to bone at joints

ligaments

this cartilage is springy, yellow, and elastic and is found in the internal support of the external ear and in the epiglottis

elastic cartilage

connective tissue has varied levels of vascularity (some have blood vessels, some do not)

true

dense connective tissue has a ? blood supply.

poor

what type of connective tissue has collagen fibers and fibroblasts, it is found in tendons and ligaments?

dense regular

this cell is large and widely distributed, it is located near blood vessels involved with the immune response by releasing histamines and heparin

mast cell

which type of fiber is long and thin and allows for stretch and recoil?

elastin

connective tissue is

the tissue that protects, supports, binds together, stores fat, produces blood cells

which of the following is not true about connective tissue?

it has compact arrangement of cells.