Connective Tissue Quiz

Match the connective tissue with the correct function.

• allows tissue to bounce back

• Regular CT

• supports, protects, stores Ca+

• Bone

• tendons & ligaments

• Areolar

• wraps & cushions organs

• Elastic CT

Match the following connective tissue with the correct function.

• soft skeleton that supports other cells

• Adipose

• surrounds organs & joints

• Reticular

• sends messages from one area to another

• Nervous

• energy reserves, insulates & cushions

• Irregular CT

Which connective tissue is found under epithelial tissues & around organs?

• Irregular

• Areolar

• Adipose

• Reticular

Which connective tissue is found under skin, around kidneys & heart?

• Irregular

• Areolar

• Adipose

• Reticular

Which connective tissue is found in lymph nodes, spleen & bone marrow?

• Irregular

• Areolar

• Adipose

• Reticular

Which connective tissue is found surrounding organs & joints?

• Irregular

• Areolar

• Adipose

• Reticular

What type of connective tissue is found in tendons & ligaments?

• Nervous

• Regular

• Skeletal Muscle

• Elastic

What type of connective tissue is found in walls of arteries, vertebrae & lungs?

• Nervous

• Regular

• Skeletal Muscle

• Elastic

What type of connective tissue is found in the brain?

• Nervous

• Regular

• Skeletal Muscle

• Elastic

What type of connective tissue is found attached to bones & skin of face?

• Nervous

• Regular

• Skeletal Muscle

• Elastic