Connective Tissue Quiz Answers

Connective Tissue Quiz – Answers

We had a number of discussions over a particular question which was pulled from a study book, and quite frankly I don’t like it. Here are answers and explanations

Muscle – NOT a connective tissue

Fat question is the problem and I discuss this at the end

Elastic cartilage is ALWAYS associated with a perichondrium

Reticular fibers are shown

Chondrogenic layer – Note capsules and cell nests, so we have cartilage and not bone

Now the fat question:- White fat is not less dense than brown fat. That’s an answer. White fat does and can act as an energy source. It’s primary function is padding and protection, but it can act as an energy source. Our syllabus states that white fat comes from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells, so that’s an answer too