Question

part d (4 of 5)

where is dense regular connective tissue found in the body?

select all that apply.

insulates against heat loss
forms part of the wall of large arteries
forms lymph nodes
forms the fibrous capsules that surround joint cavities
forms tendons

Explanation:

Identify tissue characteristics

Using the Dense Regular Connective Tissue and Tissue Locations knowledge points

• Dense regular connective tissue consists primarily of parallel collagen fibers, providing immense tensile strength in one direction.
• This structure is ideal for structures subjected to pulling forces along a single axis, such as tendons (connecting muscle to bone) and ligaments (connecting bone to bone).

Evaluate the given options

Using the Tissue Locations knowledge point

• Insulates against heat loss: This is a function of adipose tissue, not dense regular connective tissue.
• Forms part of the wall of large arteries: This is composed of elastic connective tissue to allow stretching and recoil.
• Forms lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are structured by reticular connective tissue.
• Forms the fibrous capsules that surround joint cavities: This is typically formed by dense irregular connective tissue, where collagen fibers run in multiple directions to resist tension from various angles.
• Forms tendons: Tendons are the classic example of dense regular connective tissue, where parallel collagen fibers transmit muscle pulling forces directly to bone.

Answer:

• Insulates against heat loss
• Forms part of the wall of large arteries
• Forms lymph nodes
• Forms the fibrous capsules that surround joint cavities
• Forms tendons (Correct answer)