1 of 16
Term
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding loose
connective tissue?
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d. b and c are true
b. dense regular connective tissue provides strength in one direction
c. dense irregular connective tissue provides strength in multiple directions
False: Connective tissue proper is composed of a small amount of matrix and
large amount of densely packed cells.
(correct answer is that it is composed of large amount of matrix with widely
scattered cells)
also true: the matrix of connective tissue proper is clear and gel-like; connective
tissue proper is vascular and has a nerve supply; connective tissue proper has no
free or apical surface
, false: areolar tissue is avascular (correct answer is that areolar tissue is
highly vascular)
also correct answers: reticular tissue forms a structural framework called a
stoma around soft organs; adipose tissue gives shape to the body
all of the above statements are true:
- bone tissue is comprised of few fibers with a solid matrix arranged in cylinders
called osteons
- the Haversian canal functions to bring blood into the bone tissue
- lacunae contain osteocytes
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2 of 16
Term
Match the following connective tissue fibers with the correct
description.
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d. b and c are true
b. dense regular connective tissue provides strength in one direction
c. dense irregular connective tissue provides strength in multiple directions
Term
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding loose
connective tissue?
Give this one a try later!
d. b and c are true
b. dense regular connective tissue provides strength in one direction
c. dense irregular connective tissue provides strength in multiple directions
False: Connective tissue proper is composed of a small amount of matrix and
large amount of densely packed cells.
(correct answer is that it is composed of large amount of matrix with widely
scattered cells)
also true: the matrix of connective tissue proper is clear and gel-like; connective
tissue proper is vascular and has a nerve supply; connective tissue proper has no
free or apical surface
, false: areolar tissue is avascular (correct answer is that areolar tissue is
highly vascular)
also correct answers: reticular tissue forms a structural framework called a
stoma around soft organs; adipose tissue gives shape to the body
all of the above statements are true:
- bone tissue is comprised of few fibers with a solid matrix arranged in cylinders
called osteons
- the Haversian canal functions to bring blood into the bone tissue
- lacunae contain osteocytes
Don't know?
2 of 16
Term
Match the following connective tissue fibers with the correct
description.
Give this one a try later!
d. b and c are true
b. dense regular connective tissue provides strength in one direction
c. dense irregular connective tissue provides strength in multiple directions
