NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue fiber?
A
collagen fibers
B
reticular fibers
C
elastic fibers
D
fibroblasts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flexible tissue is not a type of connective tissue. Elastic cartilage tissue which is a type of specialized connective tissue is flexible and elastic in nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Muscles’

Detailed explanation-3: -Specialized connective tissues are diverse as they are composed of varying specialized cells and ground substance. Specialized connective tissues include adipose, cartilage, bone, blood, and reticular tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fibroblast A fibroblast is a type of cell that contributes to the formation of connective tissue, a fibrous cellular material that supports and connects other tissues or organs in the body. Fibroblasts secrete collagen proteins that help maintain the structural framework of tissues.

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