#1
Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?
Providing structural support
Transporting oxygen
Connecting and binding tissues and organs
Storing energy
#2
Which type of connective tissue contains a fluid matrix called plasma?
Bone
Adipose tissue
Blood
Tendon
#3
What is the main function of hyaline cartilage in the body?
Provide flexibility and support
Transport oxygen in the blood
Allow for smooth joint movement
Store energy
#4
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for forming the framework of the spleen and lymph nodes?
Adipose tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue
Reticular tissue
Areolar tissue
#5
Which of the following cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Osteoblasts
Osteocytes
Osteoclasts
Chondrocytes
#6
What is the primary structural protein found in connective tissue?
Collagen
Keratin
Elastin
Hemoglobin
#7
Which type of connective tissue provides cushioning and support between bones and organs?
Adipose tissue
Cartilage
Blood
Dense regular connective tissue
#8
Where can dense irregular connective tissue be found in the body?
Tendons
Ligaments
Skin dermis
Bone marrow
#9
What is the function of elastic fibers in connective tissue?
Provide strength and support
Allow tissues to stretch and recoil
Store energy
Initiate immune responses
#10
Which connective tissue cell type is responsible for immune responses and inflammation?
Chondrocytes
Mast cells
Osteoblasts
Macrophages
#11
What is the main function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?
Provide tensile strength
Act as a lubricant
Support the walls of blood vessels
Form a framework for lymphoid organs
#12
What is the role of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
Secrete collagen and other extracellular matrix components
Transport oxygen in the blood
Contract and generate force
Detect and transmit nerve impulses
#13
Which type of connective tissue is specialized for storing energy in the form of triglycerides?
Bone
Dense regular connective tissue
Adipose tissue
Areolar tissue
#14
What is the primary function of osteocytes in bone tissue?
Secrete collagen fibers
Detect mechanical stress
Initiate blood clotting
Phagocytize pathogens
#15
Which type of connective tissue forms the structural framework of the ear and epiglottis?
Elastic tissue
Reticular tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue
Hyaline cartilage
#16
What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?
Insulation and energy storage
Facilitating nerve transmission
Providing structural support
Facilitating immune responses