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What is the main function of connective tissues?
What is the main function of connective tissues?
Which of the following is NOT a major class of connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a major class of connective tissue?
Which connective tissue class has a rich supply of blood vessels?
Which connective tissue class has a rich supply of blood vessels?
What is the function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?
What is the function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?
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Where do all connective tissues arise from?
Where do all connective tissues arise from?
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'Each adopted to perform a specific function in the body' refers to the ___________ in connective tissues.
'Each adopted to perform a specific function in the body' refers to the ___________ in connective tissues.
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Which type of fibers in connective tissue provides high tensile strength to the matrix?
Which type of fibers in connective tissue provides high tensile strength to the matrix?
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What are the function(s) of ground substance in connective tissue?
What are the function(s) of ground substance in connective tissue?
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What are the three main elements of connective tissue (C.T)?
What are the three main elements of connective tissue (C.T)?
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Which component of ground substance forms huge aggregates that trap water?
Which component of ground substance forms huge aggregates that trap water?
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What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
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What distinguishes reticular fibers from collagen and elastic fibers in connective tissue?
What distinguishes reticular fibers from collagen and elastic fibers in connective tissue?
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