Connective Tissue Quiz

1. Extracellular matrix is consisted of different protein fibers which are:

A. Collagen
B. Elastin
C. Both
D. Neither
2. Connective tissue is derived from what embryonic tissue?
A. Endoderm
B. Mesenchyme
C. Mesoderm
D. Ectoderm
3. The most common cells in connective tissue, produce and maintain most of the tissue
extracellular components.
A. Adipocytes
B. Osteoblasts
C. Fibroblasts
D. Plasma cells
4. These large mesenchymally derived cells are specialized for cytoplasmic storage of fats and
lipids.
A. Vesicles
B. Adipocytes
C. Adipose tissue
D. Macrophages
5. Are characterized by their well-developed phagocytic ability
A. Neutrophil
B. Granulocytes
C. Eosinophils
D. Macrophages
6. Are oval or irregularly shaped connective tissue cells, whose cytoplasm is filled with basophilic
secretory granules.
A. Mast cells
B. Macrophages
C. Metachrmoasia
D. None of the above