BIOD 151 Lab Exam 8 with Complete
Solutions
Question 1
pts
True of False, Connective tissue can be described as histologically
variable.
True
connective tissue can take on various forms
False
Question 2
pts
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding general
characteristics of connective tissue proper?
Connective tissue proper is composed of a large amount of matrix
and widely scattered cells.
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 a free or apical surface.
Correct answer is that is does not have a free or apical surface.
Question 3
pts
Which of the three developmental germ layers gives rise to
connective tissue?
Ectoderm
Mesoderm
, Endoderm
Question 4
Not yet graded / 2 pts
The following developmental pathway will result in which type of
connective tissue?
Mesenchyme→Fibroblasts→Chondroblasts→Chrondrocytes
Cartilage
Question 5
Not yet graded / 2 pts
Write out the developmental stages of bone (begin with
mesenchyme.)
Mesenchyme→Fibroblasts→Osteoblasts→Osteocytes→Bone
Question 6
pts
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the cells of
Connective Tissue Proper?
a. Plasma cells are former neutrophils
b. Mast cells produce heparin and histamine
c. Neutrophils are the most common white blood cell found in
connective tissue
d. a. and c. are true
e. b. and c. are true
f. All of the above are true statements
Question 7
pts
Match the following connective tissue fibers with the correct
description.
Solutions
Question 1
pts
True of False, Connective tissue can be described as histologically
variable.
True
connective tissue can take on various forms
False
Question 2
pts
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding general
characteristics of connective tissue proper?
Connective tissue proper is composed of a large amount of matrix
and widely scattered cells.
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 a free or apical surface.
Correct answer is that is does not have a free or apical surface.
Question 3
pts
Which of the three developmental germ layers gives rise to
connective tissue?
Ectoderm
Mesoderm
, Endoderm
Question 4
Not yet graded / 2 pts
The following developmental pathway will result in which type of
connective tissue?
Mesenchyme→Fibroblasts→Chondroblasts→Chrondrocytes
Cartilage
Question 5
Not yet graded / 2 pts
Write out the developmental stages of bone (begin with
mesenchyme.)
Mesenchyme→Fibroblasts→Osteoblasts→Osteocytes→Bone
Question 6
pts
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the cells of
Connective Tissue Proper?
a. Plasma cells are former neutrophils
b. Mast cells produce heparin and histamine
c. Neutrophils are the most common white blood cell found in
connective tissue
d. a. and c. are true
e. b. and c. are true
f. All of the above are true statements
Question 7
pts
Match the following connective tissue fibers with the correct
description.
