Connective Tissue

question 40

Multiple Choice

Connective tissue

• A) joins together cells and tissues and transports substances.
• B) provides a supporting framework for the body.
• C) is characterized by large amounts of extracellular matrix.
• D) does both joins together cells and tissues and transports substances and provides a supporting framework for the body.
• E) has all of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Spermatic Cord

A bundle of fibers and tissues including the vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and muscle that run from the abdomen to each testicle.

Varicocele

An abnormal enlargement of the venous plexus in the scrotum, akin to varicose veins, often affecting fertility in men.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men, which can cause urinary problems.