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 feature, visible in histological images, distinguishes cartilage from connective tissue proper?

Presence of chondrocytes within lacunae

Abundant collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles

Highly vascularized tissue

Loose arrangement of fibroblasts

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Understand the question: The problem asks for a distinguishing feature visible in histological images that separates cartilage from connective tissue proper. This requires knowledge of the structural and cellular differences between these tissues.

Recall the defining characteristics of cartilage: Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue that contains chondrocytes (cartilage cells) housed within spaces called lacunae. This feature is unique to cartilage and is visible in histological images.

Compare connective tissue proper: Connective tissue proper includes loose and dense connective tissues, which are characterized by fibroblasts, collagen fibers, and varying degrees of vascularization. Unlike cartilage, connective tissue proper does not have chondrocytes within lacunae.

Evaluate the options: Analyze each option provided: (1) Presence of chondrocytes within lacunae is unique to cartilage, (2) Abundant collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles is typical of dense connective tissue proper, (3) Highly vascularized tissue is a feature of connective tissue proper but not cartilage, (4) Loose arrangement of fibroblasts is characteristic of loose connective tissue proper.

Conclude the distinguishing feature: Based on the analysis, the presence of chondrocytes within lacunae is the histological feature that distinguishes cartilage from connective tissue proper.