Connective Tissue Quiz Answers
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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