Histology PHL 101

Assessment 3 (Connective Tissue)

Question I. Choose the correct answer that best completes the statement
or answers the question from the alternatives a, b, c or d.

1- Which one of the following statements is a character of connective tissue proper?

a) Its cells are joined together.
b) It is formed of cells, fibers and matrix.
c) Its cells rest on a basement membrane.
d) It is avascular tissue.

2- Regarding pericytes, which one of the following statements is CORRECT?

a) They synthesize reticular fibers.
b) They contain melanin pigment.
c) They are phagocytic cells.
d) They help to constrict the injured blood capillary.

3- Elastic connective tissue is present in the ………..

a) tendon of skeletal muscles.
b) cornea of the eye.
c) wall of lung alveoli.
d) stroma of organs.

4- All are connective tissue cells Except the ………..

a) fibroblasts.
b) plasma cells.
c) basket cells.
d) pigment cell.

5- Mucoid connective tissue is present in the ……….

a) wall of aorta.
b) pulp of growing teeth.
c) sclera of the eye.
d) stroma of organs.

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Question II. Read the following statements. If the statement is true, write (√).
If the statement is false, write (X).
1- White adipose C.T. is formed of uni-locular fat cells & reticular fibers.
2- Brown adipose tissue is present mainly in adults.
3- Mucoid C.T. supports kidneys & heart in their places.
4- Sudan black is a special stain for the fat cells. =
5- Fibroblasts synthesize the connective tissue fibers and the matrix.
6- Mast cells are rich in lysosomes & phagosomes.
7- Plasma cell has a basophilic cytoplasm & a pale nucleus.
8- White collagenous C.T. is present in the ligamentum nuchae.
9- Plasma cells secrete histamine.
10- Clock-face appearance is a character for the nucleus of plasma cells

Question III. Match the sentences in column A with the appropriate words
in column B.

Column A Column B

1- A special stain for reticular fibers is A. Fibroblast

2- Touidine blue is a special stain for B. Loose areolar
3- Synthesis of antibodies is a function of C. Mast cell
4- The cell forming C.T. fibers and matrix D. Mucoid C.T.
5- Subepithelial C.T. is E. Silver stain
F. Sudan III
G. Plasma cell

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Question IV. The following figure shows different types of C.T. cells;
Match the letter of the given functions with the number of the following cells

A. Can form foreign-body giant cells.

B. Synthesizes C.T. fibers & matrix.

C. When grouped together, form white adipose C.T.

D. Synthesizes heparin & histamine.

E. Forms antibodies.

F. Helps to regenerate the wall of injured capillaries.

G. Helps to protect the body from ultraviolet rays.