Crash Course: Tissues Part 3

___________ syndrome is a genetic disease that affects a persons ability to produce normal connective tissue.

• Down's

• Marfan's

• Crone's

• Hashimoto's

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the main function of fat?

• Transporting oxygen and nutrients

• Providing insulation and fuel storage

• Protecting the body from infection

• Generating new cells

Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

• Proper connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Cartilage

• Blood

What is the extracellular matrix made of?

• Living cells

• Proteins and water

• Starch and protein molecules

• Glycosaminoglycans

Which type of fiber is the strongest and most abundant in connective tissue?

• Elastic fibers

• Collagen fibers

• Reticular fibers

• Proteoglycans

What is the role of chondroblasts in connective tissue?

• Secrete ground substances and fibers

• Maintain the health of the matrix

• Eat bacteria and foreign materials

• Transport hormones and nutrients

Which of the following is a symptom of Marfan Syndrome?

• Enlarged aorta

• Weak immune system

• Loose and flexible joints

• Undiagnosed condition

What is the main function of macrophages in connective tissue?

• Building bone and cartilage

• Storing energy

• Protecting the body from infection

• Transporting hormones and nutrients

Which type of connective tissue is avascular?

• Proper connective tissue

• Cartilage

• Bone

• Blood

What is the cause of death for Flo Hyman?

• Heart attack

• Tear in the aorta

• Marfan Syndrome

• Collapsed lung