Bone and Cartilage Are Connective Tissues That Have __________

question 28

Multiple Choice

Bone and cartilage are connective tissues that have __________.

• A)large numbers of cells
• B)all fiber types except collagen
• C)very small amounts of matrix
• D)ground substance that is firm or hard

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Definitions:

Ciliary Body

A ring-shaped tissue in the eye that connects the iris to the choroid, playing a key role in focusing vision and producing aqueous humor.

Optic Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the ear that vibrates in response to sound and aids in the process of hearing.