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Which of the following is a type of connective tissue?

• Muscle

• Nerve

• Cartilage

• Skin

Which type of tissue is responsible for forming the structure of bones?

• Connective tissue proper

• Bone

• Blood

• Cartilage

Which type of connective tissue is involved in transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?

• Connective tissue proper

• Cartilage

• Bone

• Blood

What is one of the primary functions of connective tissue?

• To conduct electrical impulses

• To provide support and bind other tissues together

• To produce hormones

• To absorb nutrients

Connective tissues can provide which of the following for other tissues?

• Insulation and protection

• Digestion and absorption

• Photosynthesis and respiration

• Sensation and perception

What characteristic varies among connective tissues?

• Vascularity

• Color

• Texture

• Temperature

What are all connective tissues mostly composed of?

• Extracellular matrix

• Intracellular fluid

• Plasma

• Cytoplasm

What is the ground substance in the extracellular matrix?

• Watery or gel-like substance secreted by cells

• Solid and rigid material

• Fibrous and elastic material

• Dense and compact tissue

Which types of fibers are found in the extracellular matrix?

• Collagen, elastic, or reticular

• Muscle, nerve, or bone

• Keratin, melanin, or hemoglobin

• Fat, cartilage, or blood

Which of the following is a type of loose connective tissue?

• Regular

• Areolar

• Elastic

• Irregular