Question

match the following type of connective tissue with an appropriate location: reticular connective tissue.
answer options: supports external ear, epiglottis; intervertebral discs; pubis symphysis; menisci of knee joint; ligaments; tendons; aponeuroses; bone marrow; spleen; lymph nodes; hypodermis; in mesenteries; surrounding kidneys; posterior to eyeballs; i dont know yet

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the locations of reticular connective tissue. Reticular connective tissue forms the stroma (supporting framework) of organs like bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes. Let's analyze each option:

• "Supports external ear, epiglottis" is for elastic cartilage.
• "Intervertebral discs; pubis symphysis; menisci of knee joint" is for fibrocartilage.
• "Ligaments; tendons; aponeuroses" is for dense regular connective tissue.
• "Bone marrow; spleen; lymph nodes" matches the location of reticular connective tissue.
• "Hypodermis; in mesenteries; surrounding kidneys; posterior to eyeballs" is for adipose tissue (loose connective tissue).

Answer:

The option "Bone marrow; spleen; lymph nodes" (the fourth option in the list) is the correct match for reticular connective tissue.