Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of connective tissue?

Connective tissue has a rich supply of blood vessels.

Connective tissue provides support and protection to organs.

Connective tissue contains various types of cells and fibers.

Connective tissue cells are tightly packed with little extracellular matrix.

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Understand the general characteristics of connective tissue. Connective tissue typically has a rich supply of blood vessels, provides support and protection to organs, and contains various types of cells and fibers.

Recognize that connective tissue is known for having a significant amount of extracellular matrix, which is the non-cellular component that provides structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells.

Identify that connective tissue cells are usually not tightly packed. Instead, they are often spread out within the extracellular matrix, which distinguishes them from epithelial tissue where cells are tightly packed.

Compare the given options with the known characteristics of connective tissue. The option stating that connective tissue cells are tightly packed with little extracellular matrix contradicts the typical structure of connective tissue.

Conclude that the characteristic of connective tissue cells being tightly packed with little extracellular matrix is not true for connective tissue, making it the correct answer to the question.