Connective Tissue Characteristics and Components Quiz

Test your knowledge of histology with questions on fibroblasts, extracellular matrix, adipose tissue, collagen, and more.

#1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of connective tissue?

Vascularity
Cellularity
Matrix
Contraction
#2

Which protein is the primary component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Collagen
Keratin
Elastin
Actin
#3

Which of the following is not a component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Ground substance
Proteoglycans
Fibrin
Glycoproteins
#4

What is the main function of adipose tissue in the body?

Insulation and energy storage
Blood cell formation
Protection of internal organs
Contraction for movement
#5

Which of the following cells are responsible for bone formation?

Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
Osteoblasts
Chondrocytes
#6

What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Store fat
Produce collagen fibers
Conduct nerve impulses
Generate muscle contractions
#7

Which type of connective tissue provides structural support to the external ear and epiglottis?

Adipose tissue
Dense regular connective tissue
Elastic cartilage
Reticular tissue
#8

Which connective tissue type is responsible for supporting the spleen and lymph nodes?

Dense irregular connective tissue
Elastic connective tissue
Areolar connective tissue
Reticular connective tissue
#9

What is the primary function of hyaline cartilage in the body?

Provides flexibility and support
Transports oxygen
Stores fat
Produces red blood cells
#10

Which of the following is a characteristic of elastic cartilage?

Highly cellular
Poorly vascularized
Abundant ground substance
Contains elastic fibers
#11

What is the primary cell type found in loose connective tissue?

Osteoblasts
Chondrocytes
Fibroblasts
Adipocytes
#12

Which type of collagen is the most abundant in the human body?

Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
#13

Which of the following is not a type of loose connective tissue?

Areolar tissue
Adipose tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue
Reticular tissue
#14

Which type of connective tissue supports the walls of arteries and forms the framework of the spleen?

Elastic connective tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue
Areolar connective tissue
Reticular connective tissue
#15

Which cell type secretes the ground substance of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Osteoblasts
Chondrocytes
Fibroblasts
Adipocytes

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