Updated Connective Tissue Quiz

What is the primary component of the connective tissue framework?

• collagen fibers

• extracellular matrix

• elastic fibers

• reticular fibers

Why do cartilage tissues have a limited ability to repair themselves?

• A) They are composed of non-living materials.

• B) They have a poor blood supply.

• C) Cartilage cells are highly specialized.

• D) They are constantly under mechanical stress.

Which type of cell is primarily responsible for producing cartilage matrix?

• osteoblasts

• chondrocytes

• fibroblasts

• adipocytes

Which type of cell is responsible for bone formation?

• osteoblast

• chondrocytes

• histiocytes

• macrophages

What is the term for the space that a bone or cartilage cell lies in?

• lacunae

• osteon

• canaliculi

• chondrocyte

Which type of tissue is known for its strength and limited blood supply, commonly found in tendons and ligaments?

• Cartilage

• Muscle

• Dense Connective

• Nervous

• Loose Connective

Which type of cartilage is found in the knee meniscus and provides cushioning between bones?

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic Cartilage

• Hyaline Cartilage

• Spongy Bone

• Compact Bone

Most widely distributed tissue, composed of mostly fibroblasts and bonds the skin to underlying organs.

• Dense Connective

• Loose Connective

• Adipose

• Blood

• Bone

Which tissue type is characterized by a matrix of collagen fibers, provides structural support, and serves as a site for mineral storage?

• Bone

• Adipose

• Blood

• Dense Connective

• Elastic Cartilage

Contains yellow fibers and imparts an elastic quality to the spinal column and some hollow organs.

• Blood

• Adipose

• Dense Connective

• Bone

• Elastic Cartilage