The Combination of Extracellular Fibers and Ground Substance in Supporting

question 22

Multiple Choice

The combination of extracellular fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

• A) proteoglycan.
• B) lymph.
• C) plasma.
• D) collagen.
• E) matrix.

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Definitions:

Ionizing Radiation

A type of energy released by atoms in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles, capable of removing tightly bound electrons from atoms, thus changing their chemical properties and potentially causing damage to living tissue.

Nonionizing Radiation

A type of radiation that does not have enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from their orbits around atoms, including ultraviolet and visible light, infrared, and radio waves.

Headaches

Pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, often associated with tension, stress, or other health issues.

Mold

A type of fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae, often found in damp or decaying matter.