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Facilitates diffusion of different substances between cells and blood vessels

Acts as an efficient barrier to the spread of pathogens
Bacteria can hydrolyze hyaluronic acid and reduce barrier viscosity
Contains several adhesive glycoproteins, such as fibronectin, that bind cells
to fibers
Integrin protein binds collagen fibers to actin

Laminin is a component of basement membrane and binds epithelial cells to
basal lamina

Review Questions

QUESTIONS

In the following multiple choice questions, choose the letter corresponding
to the one best answer.

1. Brown fat has what following characterization?

A. It is widely distributed in the body.

B. It forms fat pads around organs and insulation under the skin.

C. It stores lipid as a large, single droplet.

D. It is a source of heat for hibernating animals and newborns.

E. It influences appetite and food intake.

2. What increases carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and regulates food

intake and appetite?

A. Leptin hormone

B. Norepinephrine

C. Triglycerides

D. Fatty acids

E. Glycerol

3. What function does mesenchyme perform?

A. It produces hormones that inhibit collagen synthesis.

B. It is the source of type I collagen fibers.

C. It is the source of all connective tissue.

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