Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Integrated Science (024) Practice Exam

What type of tissue is fascia?

1. Nervous tissue

2. Epithelial tissue

3. Connective tissue

4. Muscle tissue

The correct answer is: Connective tissue

Fascia is classified as connective tissue, which is an essential category of tissue in the body that supports, binds together, and protects organs and other tissues. Connective tissue is characterized by a diverse array of structures and functions that often involve the extracellular matrix, which can include fibers such as collagen and elastin. Fascia consists of layers of connective tissue that surround muscles, organs, and other structures, thereby providing support and enabling movement as well as flexibility. This connective tissue plays a critical role in the structural integrity of the body and helps in the transmission of forces throughout the body. Additionally, fascia can vary in density and composition, adapting to the needs of the region it supports, which further exemplifies its role as connective tissue. In contrast, the other types of tissue listed—nervous, epithelial, and muscle tissues—serve different functions and do not possess the same structural and supportive characteristics attributed to connective tissue such as fascia.