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What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
- Secreting hormones
- Conducting electrical signals
- Protecting and supporting other tissues (correct)
- Generating movement
Which component makes fibrous connective tissue strong and stretchy?
Which component makes fibrous connective tissue strong and stretchy?
- Vitamins
- Water
- Proteins
- Collagen fibers (correct)
Why is fibrous connective tissue compared to shocks in a car?
Why is fibrous connective tissue compared to shocks in a car?
- Because it conducts electrical signals
- For its ability to absorb shock during movement (correct)
- To emphasize its role in generating heat
- To highlight its role in hormone production
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue mentioned in the text?
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How does fibrous connective tissue contribute to organ protection in the body?
How does fibrous connective tissue contribute to organ protection in the body?
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What is the function of ligaments in the body?
What is the function of ligaments in the body?
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Where are the calcaneofibular ligament and the anterior talofibular ligament located?
Where are the calcaneofibular ligament and the anterior talofibular ligament located?
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Which part of the tendon functions to secrete fluid to lubricate the joint?
Which part of the tendon functions to secrete fluid to lubricate the joint?
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What is the function of fasciae in the body?
What is the function of fasciae in the body?
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Which type of fasciae go around and through muscles, blood vessels, bone, and nerves of the body?
Which type of fasciae go around and through muscles, blood vessels, bone, and nerves of the body?
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