Name _______________________________________ Period ____ FORM: A
Connective Tissue Quiz
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____1. Connective tissue serves all of these functions EXCEPT
A. binding, supporting, and protecting.
B. storing energy sources, creating structural frameworks and filling spaces.
C. producing blood cells, protecting against infection, and repairing tissue damage.
D. covering and lining body surfaces.
_____2. When observing connective tissue microscopically, one of the most striking features is
A. abundant nonliving extracellular matrix.
B. extensive squamous epithelium.
C. densely packed cells.
D. synchronously contractile tissue.
_____3. The connective tissue that lacks extensive blood supply is
A. bone.
B. cartilage.
C. adipose tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue cell type to its correct description:
Cell Type
_____4. Mast cell
_____5. Fibroblast
_____6. Macrophage
Function
A. large, star-shaped cell that secretes fibers and is fixed into position.
B. wandering cells, function as scavenger cells and defend against infection.
C. large and are located near blood vessels where they release heparin and histamine.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____7. The tissue type that forms delicate, thin membranes, and contains fibroblasts is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____8. The tissue type that pads joints and internal organs is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____9. The tissue type that forms tendons and ligaments is
A. cartilage.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue fibers to their correct description
Cell Type
_____10. Elastic
_____11. Reticular
_____12. Collagenous
Function
A. white fibers, add strength for holding body parts together.
B. yellow fibers, stretchy and add flexibility to certain types of connective
tissues.
C. thin fibers that form supportive networks in a variety of tissues.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____13. The connective tissue type that has the greatest mechanical strength but a poor blood supply is
A. areolar tissue.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____14. This connective tissue is characterized by osteocytes arrayed in psteons inside a calcium salt matrix
A. bone. B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____15. This connective tissue is characterized by cells and other susbstances suspended in plasma.
A. bone.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
.
Match the connective tissue components to their correct descriptions:
Cell Type
_____16. Elastic
Description
A. has many collagenous fibers, is a tough tissue that provides a shockabsorbing function in intervertebral disks and in the knees and pelvic girdle.
_____17. Hyaline
B. white cartilage type with abundant fine collagen fibers, is found at the ends
of bones, and supports respiratory passages.
_____18. Fibrocartilage
C. cartilage type with resilient fibers, provides a framework for the external ears
and parts of the larynx.
Name _______________________________________ Period ____ FORM: B
Connective Tissue Quiz
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____1. Connective tissue serves all of these functions EXCEPT
A. binding, supporting, and protecting.
B. storing energy sources, creating structural frameworks and filling spaces.
C. producing blood cells, protecting against infection, and repairing tissue damage.
D. covering and lining body surfaces.
_____2. The tissue type that forms delicate, thin membranes, and contains fibroblasts is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____3. The tissue type that pads joints and internal organs is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue cell type to its correct description:
Cell Type
_____4. Mast cell
_____5. Fibroblast
_____6. Macrophage
Function
A. large, star-shaped cell that secretes fibers and is fixed into position.
B. wandering cells, function as scavenger cells and defend against infection.
C. large and are located near blood vessels where they release heparin and histamine.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____7. When observing connective tissue microscopically, one of the most striking features is
A. abundant nonliving extracellular matrix.
B. extensive squamous epithelium.
C. densely packed cells.
D. synchronously contractile tissue.
_____8. The connective tissue that lacks extensive blood supply is
A. bone.
B. cartilage.
C. adipose tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____9. The tissue type that forms tendons and ligaments is
A. cartilage.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue fibers to their correct description
Cell Type
_____10. Elastic
_____11. Reticular
_____12. Collagenous
Function
A. white fibers, add strength for holding body parts together.
B. yellow fibers, stretchy and add flexibility to certain types of connective
tissues.
C. thin fibers that form supportive networks in a variety of tissues.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____13. The connective tissue type that has the greatest mechanical strength but a poor blood supply is
A. adipose tissue.
B. areolar tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____14. This connective tissue is characterized by osteocytes arrayed in psteons inside a calcium salt matrix
A. bone.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____15. This connective tissue is characterized by cells and other susbstances suspended in plasma.
A. bone.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue components to their correct descriptions:
Cell Type
_____16. Fibrocartilage
Description
A. has many collagenous fibers, is a tough tissue that provides a shockabsorbing function in intervertebral disks and in the knees and pelvic girdle.
_____17. Hyaline
B. white cartilage type with abundant fine collagen fibers, is found at the ends
of bones, and supports respiratory passages.
_____18. Elastic
C. cartilage type with resilient fibers, provides a framework for the external ears
and parts of the larynx.
Name _______________________________________ Period ____ FORM: C
Connective Tissue Quiz
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____1. Connective tissue serves all of these functions EXCEPT
A. binding, supporting, and protecting.
B. storing energy sources, creating structural frameworks and filling spaces.
C. producing blood cells, protecting against infection, and repairing tissue damage.
D. covering and lining body surfaces.
_____2. When observing connective tissue microscopically, one of the most striking features is
A. abundant nonliving extracellular matrix.
B. extensive squamous epithelium.
C. densely packed cells.
D. synchronously contractile tissue.
_____3. The connective tissue that lacks extensive blood supply is
A. dense connective tissue. B. cartilage.
C. adipose tissue.
D. bone.
Match the connective tissue cell type to its correct description:
Cell Type
_____4. Fibroblast
_____5. Mast cell
_____6. Macrophage
Function
A. large, star-shaped cell that secretes fibers and is fixed into position.
B. wandering cells, function as scavenger cells and defend against infection.
C. large and are located near blood vessels where they release heparin and histamine.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____7. The tissue type that forms delicate, thin membranes, and contains fibroblasts is
A. adipose tissue.
B. blood.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____8. The tissue type that forms tendons and ligaments is
A. cartilage.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____9. The tissue type that pads joints and internal organs is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue fibers to their correct description
Cell Type
_____10. Elastic
_____11. Reticular
_____12. Collagenous
Function
A. white fibers, add strength for holding body parts together.
B. yellow fibers, stretchy and add flexibility to certain types of connective
tissues.
C. thin fibers that form supportive networks in a variety of tissues.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____13. The connective tissue type that has the greatest mechanical strength but a poor blood supply is
A. areolar tissue.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____14. This connective tissue is characterized by cells and other substances suspended in plasma.
A. bone.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____15. This connective tissue is characterized by osteocytes arrayed in psteons inside a calcium salt
matrix.
A. bone.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue components to their correct descriptions:
Cell Type
_____16. Elastic
Description
A. has many collagenous fibers, is a tough tissue that provides a shockabsorbing function in intervertebral disks and in the knees and pelvic girdle.
_____17. Hyaline
B. white cartilage type with abundant fine collagen fibers, is found at the ends
of bones, and supports respiratory passages.
_____18. Fibrocartilage
C. cartilage type with resilient fibers, provides a framework for the external ears
and parts of the larynx.
Name _______________________________________ Period ____ FORM: D
Connective Tissue Quiz
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____1. Connective tissue serves all of these functions EXCEPT
A. binding, supporting, and protecting.
B. storing energy sources, creating structural frameworks and filling spaces.
C. producing blood cells, protecting against infection, and repairing tissue damage.
D. covering and lining body surfaces.
_____2. The tissue type that forms delicate, thin membranes, and contains fibroblasts is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____3. The tissue type that pads joints and internal organs is
A. blood.
B. adipose tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue cell type to its correct description:
Cell Type
_____4. Mast cell
_____5. Fibroblast
_____6. Macrophage
Function
A. large, star-shaped cell that secretes fibers and is fixed into position.
B. wandering cells, function as scavenger cells and defend against infection.
C. large and are located near blood vessels where they release heparin and histamine.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____7. The tissue type that forms tendons and ligaments is
A. hyaline cartilage. B. adipose tissue. C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____8. When observing connective tissue microscopically, one of the most striking features is
A. abundant nonliving extracellular matrix.
B. extensive squamous epithelium.
C. densely packed cells.
D. synchronously contractile tissue.
_____9. The connective tissue that lacks extensive blood supply is
A. adipose tissue.
B. cartilage.
C. bone.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue fibers to their correct description
Cell Type
_____10. Elastic
_____11. Reticular
_____12. Collagenous
Function
A. white fibers, add strength for holding body parts together.
B. yellow fibers, stretchy and add flexibility to certain types of connective
tissues.
C. thin fibers that form supportive networks in a variety of tissues.
Multiple choice. Choose the best answer.
_____13. The connective tissue type that has the greatest mechanical strength but a poor blood supply is
A. adipose tissue.
B. areolar tissue.
C. loose connective tissue.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____14. This connective tissue is characterized by osteocytes arrayed in psteons inside a calcium salt matrix
A. bone.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
_____15. This connective tissue is characterized by cells and other susbstances suspended in plasma.
A. bone.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. blood.
D. dense connective tissue.
Match the connective tissue components to their correct descriptions:
Cell Type
_____16. Fibrocartilage
Description
A. has many collagenous fibers, is a tough tissue that provides a shockabsorbing function in intervertebral disks and in the knees and pelvic girdle.
_____17. Hyaline
B. white cartilage type with abundant fine collagen fibers, is found at the ends
of bones, and supports respiratory passages.
_____18. Elastic
C. cartilage type with resilient fibers, provides a framework for the external ears
and parts of the larynx.