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Yellow elastic tissue :Structure and Functions MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

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  • Yellow elastic connective tissue is considered one the most difficult concept.

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The function of ligaments is
 

The cells found in yellow elastic connective tissue include
 

Choose the correct statement.

The cords formed by yellow connective tissue are called
 

Identify the distinguishing characteristics between ligaments and tendons.

 

'Mummies' of Egypt still have their arteries preserved due to the presence of 

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Yellow elastic connective tissue
  • This tissue consists of a loose network of thicker and branched yellow fibres.
  • It contains irregularly scattered fibroblasts, mast cells, macrophages etc. 
  • Strength and elasticity of this tissue are very high.
  • Yellow elastic tissue is also of two types
  1. Yellow fibrous cords (ligaments): In this type, the yellow elastic connective tissue forms cords called ligaments. These join a bone to another bone.
  2. Yellow fibrous sheets: The yellow elastic connective tissue forms sheets. It occurs in the walls of blood vessels, lungs, bronchioles, the cartilage of the larynx, trachea, capsules of the spleen.

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