The internal feature of bone that makes it simultaneously strong and lightweight is the
A. presence of cartilage.
B. latticework structure of spongy bone.
C. pattern of osteons.
D. areolar connective tissue in the central cavity.
E. arrangement of collagenous fibers.
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Question 2) Fibronectin is an example of a(n)
A. adherent glycoprotein.
B. glycosaminoglycan.
C. proteoglycan.
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Question 3) Which type of connective tissue protein fiber forms a meshlike framework that provides structural support within many organs (within the spleen, for example)?
A. Collagen fibers
B. Reticular fibers
C. Elastic fibers
D. Mucoid fibers
E. Cartilaginous fibers
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Question 4) Connective tissue proper is divided into two broad categories: loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue. This classification is based upon the
A. location of the tissue.
B. size of the cells present.
C. relative proportions of cells, fibers, and ground substance present.
D. number of different cells types and their respective arrangement.
E. origin of the tissue type.
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Question 5) Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are polysaccharides.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Question 6) A large molecule made up of a glycosaminoglycan linked to a protein is known as a __________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Question 7) Which cell type, found in connective tissue proper, is formed from monocytes and serves to phagocytize damaged cells or pathogens?
A. Macrophage
B. Plasma cell
C. Mast cell
D. Mesenchymal cell
E. Adipocytes
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Question 8) Which cell type, found in connective tissue proper and close to blood vessels, secretes heparin and histamine?
A. Plasma cell
B. Adipocyte
C. Mast cell
D. Fibroblast
E. Mesenchymal cell
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Question 9) Flat cells with tapered ends that are the most abundant resident cells in connective tissue proper are known as ___________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Question 10) Mesenchyme is found only in the umbilical cord.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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