Connective Tissue Proper
What is the primary function of adipose tissue?
Energy storage
Providing stretch and recoil
Elastic connective tissue
What type of muscle tissue is found in the bladder?
Smooth muscle
Which feature characterizes mucous membranes?
Presence of goblet cells
What is the main characteristic of neurons?
Ability to conduct electrical impulses.
Where is hyaline cartilage found?
Nose and rib connections
What is the primary function of blood as a connective tissue?
Transportation of substances
Muscle tissue type under voluntary control
Skeletal
Which membrane type lines body cavities that don't open to the exterior?
Serous membrane
What is the primary function of glial cells?
Support and protect neurons
What type of connective tissue forms tendons?
Dense regular connective tissue
How does cartilage heal?
Slowly due to limited blood supply
What distinguishes cardiac muscle from skeletal muscle?
Intercalated discs
What distinguishes serous membranes from mucous membranes?
Production of serous fluid
Where is elastic cartilage found?
External ear and epiglottis
Which connective tissue type is most abundant in the body?
loose connective tissue
What is the main function of dense irregular connective tissue?
Strength in multiple directions
What characteristic distinguishes skeletal muscle fibers?
Multiple nuclei
Which cell type is responsible for maintaining cartilage matrix?
Chondrocytes
Which cells produce collagen fibers in loose connective tissue?
Fibroblasts
Which connective tissue type provides cushioning in joints?
Hyaline cartilage
What type of connective tissue forms the framework of lymphoid organs?
Reticular Connective Tissue
Which muscle tissue type never fatigues?
Cardiac Muscle
What is the primary component (fiber) of cartilage matrix?
Collagen fibers
What is the function of the perichondrium?
Protect and nourish cartilage