CONNECTIVE TISSUES

Cartilage and bones are examples of __________.

• fluid connective tissues

• supportive connective tissues

• connective tissue proper

• all of the above

Ligaments connect bones to other bones.

• True

• False

They are made up of closely packed bundles of collagen fibers with few cells.

• Elastic Connective Tissues

• Adipose Tissues

• Dense Connective Tissues

• Reticular Connective Tissues

They are hardened connective tissues containing cells called osteocytes.

• Cartilage

• Tendons

• Bones

• Ligaments

It is found beneath the epithelia of the skin.

• Loose Connective Tissue

• Dense Connective Tissue

• Reticular Connective Tissue

• Elastic Connective Tissue

Red blood cells are also called ___________.

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Monocytes

The following are the different large groups of connective tissues, except ___________.

• Fluid connective tissues

• Connective tissue proper

• Supportive connective tissues

• Elastic connective tissues

Dense connective tissues are also called areolar connective tissues.

• True

• False

Blood is a special type of connective tissue with a liquid matrix called the _________.

• collagen fiber

• plasma

• ground substance

• red blood cell

The kidneys, heart, and the orbits of the eyes are all cushioned by elastic connective tissues.

• True

• False