Connective Tissue - UNSOLVED PRACTICE SET
Chapter: Tissues | Topic: Connective Tissue Types Blood Bone Cartilage Ligament Tendon
CONNECTIVE TISSUE - UNSOLVED PRACTICE SET
Topic: Connective Tissue Types Blood Bone Cartilage Ligament Tendon
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. Which of the following is a fluid connective tissue?
- Bone
- Cartilage
- Blood
- Tendon
Q2. The matrix of bone is composed of:
- Only organic material
- Only inorganic material
- Both organic (collagen) and inorganic (calcium phosphate) material
- Only water
Q3. Cartilage is found in:
- The hard outer covering of bones
- The tip of the nose, ear pinna, and between bones at joints
- The blood vessels
- The muscles
Q4. Ligaments connect:
- Muscle to bone
- Bone to bone
- Muscle to muscle
- Nerve to muscle
Q5. Tendons are made of:
- Elastic connective tissue
- Dense regular connective tissue with collagen fibres
- Fluid matrix with cells
- Calcium phosphate
Short Answer Questions
Q6. Why is blood considered a connective tissue even though it is a fluid?
Q7. Differentiate between ligaments and tendons in terms of structure, function, and location.
Q8. Describe the composition of bone matrix. Why is bone both strong and slightly flexible?
Q9. What is the function of cartilage in the human body? Why is it
important for joint movement?
Long Answer Questions
Q10. Describe the structure and function of blood as a connective tissue. Explain the components of blood (plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets) and their functions.
Q11. Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage. Why can bone support body weight while cartilage cannot? In which situations is cartilage more useful than bone?
APPLICATION / ANALYSIS
Q12. A sportsperson tears a ligament in their knee during a football match. The doctor says it will take 6-8 weeks to heal.
(a) Why do ligament injuries take longer to heal than muscle injuries? Explain with reference to blood supply.
(b) Why do doctors often recommend surgery for severe ligament tears instead of just rest?
(c) After healing, the sportsperson is advised to do stretching exercises. How does this help prevent future ligament injuries?
Q13. In India, many elderly people suffer from osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle.
(a) What happens to the bone matrix in osteoporosis? Which component is affected more — organic or inorganic?
(b) Why are women more prone to osteoporosis after menopause?
(c) A doctor recommends calcium and vitamin D supplements, along with weight-bearing exercises. How does each of these help strengthen bones?