A. Tissue rich in extracellular matrix

B. Tissue composed of loosely arranged cells

C. Tissue made of tightly packed cells with minimal intercellular substance

D. Tissue always containing blood vessels

A. Blood vessels

B. Basement membrane

C. Connective tissue

D. Free surface or lumen

A. Mesoderm

B. Endoderm

C. Ectoderm

D. Neural crest

A. Absorption

B. Secretion

C. Protection

D. Conduction of nerve impulses

A. Presence of blood vessels

B. High mitotic activity

C. Thick basement membrane

D. Rich ECM

A. Abundant cells

B. Abundant extracellular matrix

C. Absence of fibers

D. Lack of blood supply

A. Ectoderm

B. Endoderm

C. Mesenchyme

D. Epithelium

A. Multiple small lipid droplets

B. Central nucleus

C. Single large lipid droplet

D. Abundant mitochondria

A. Type II collagen

B. Type III collagen

C. Type I collagen

D. Type IV collagen

A. Along with the entire glandular cell.

B. With the apical pole of the glandular cell.

C. Simply by exocytosis.

D. With the basal pole of the cell.

E. Along with goblet cells.

A. Multinucleated muscle fibers are found.

B. Primary muscle fascicles are surrounded by epimysium.

C. Satellite cells provide muscle protection.

D. Muscle fibers are poor in myoglobin.

Collagen and elastic fibers.

55% plasma and 45% formed elements of blood.

Chondrocytes and chondroblasts.

Lipofuscin granules.

A. Is part of the epiphyseal plate (growth plate).

B. Provides protection for fibrous cartilage.

C. Allows for longitudinal growth of cartilaginous tissue.

D. Allows for appositional growth of cartilaginous tissue.

A. Endochondral (intramembranous) ossification leads to the formation of reticular bone tissue.

B. During secondary diaphyseal ossification, primary bone is replaced by spongy bone tissue.

C. Primary endochondral ossification leads to the formation of lamellar bone tissue.