Connective Tissue Fibers Are Produced Mainly by

question 105

Multiple Choice

Connective tissue fibers are produced mainly by

• A) melanocytes.
• B) mast cells.
• C) fibroblasts.
• D) macrophages.
• E) adipocytes.

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Definitions:

Integumentary System

The organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion, and includes skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder leading to an overactive thyroid gland, resulting in symptoms such as increased heart rate, weight loss, and eye problems.

Exophthalmos

Note: Exophthalmus is already in the glossary as exophthalmia. It can be spelled exophthalmos, exophthalmus or exophthalmia.