Perform the Indicated Operations and Simplify

question 143

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations and simplify. ​ ​

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Definitions:

Ligaments

Strong, flexible fibers that connect bones to other bones at joints.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells, providing structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells.

Ground Substance

The unstructured material that fills the space between the cells and contains the fibers in connective tissue.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs in the body, consisting of various cell types within an extracellular matrix.