#1
Which of the following is not a component of connective tissue?
Collagen fibers
Elastin fibers
Neurons
Ground substance
#2
Which protein provides tensile strength to connective tissues?
Fibrillin
Collagen
Elastin
Fibronectin
#3
Which of the following is not a function of connective tissue?
Providing structural support
Transporting nutrients
Initiating and conducting nerve impulses
Defending against pathogens
#4
What is the function of adipose tissue in the body?
Storing energy
Producing blood cells
Supporting and protecting organs
Conducting nerve impulses
#5
What is the primary cell type responsible for producing collagen fibers?
Adipocytes
Fibroblasts
Osteoblasts
Chondrocytes
#6
Which connective tissue type contains a fluid matrix called plasma?
Adipose tissue
Blood
Dense regular connective tissue
Areolar tissue
#7
Which connective tissue type is found in the external ear and epiglottis?
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Dense irregular connective tissue
#8
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
#9
Which glandular connective tissue type stores lipids for energy?
Adipose tissue
Bone marrow
Reticular tissue
Brown fat
#10
Which type of connective tissue forms tendons and ligaments?
Adipose tissue
Dense regular connective tissue
Reticular tissue
Elastic connective tissue
#11
What is the role of ground substance in connective tissue?
Provides support and attachment
Binds cells and fibers together
Conducts electrical signals
Transports oxygen
#12
What type of connective tissue is the stroma of lymphoid organs primarily composed of?
Dense regular connective tissue
Adipose tissue
Reticular tissue
Elastic connective tissue
#13
Which glycoprotein is responsible for binding cells to the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
Laminin
Fibrillin
Collagen
Fibronectin
#14
What is the most abundant protein in the human body?
Actin
Myosin
Keratin
Collagen
#15
Which connective tissue component provides resistance to compression in cartilage?
Collagen fibers
Elastin fibers
Ground substance
Chondroitin sulfate