The Combination of Fibers and Ground Substance in Supporting Connective

question 118

Short Answer

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

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Definitions:

Cilia

Microscopic hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many animal cells, involved in movement and sensory processes.

Micronucleus

A small nucleus that forms whenever a cell undergoes nucleus division, often seen in certain protozoans.

Plasmodial Slime Molds

A type of slime mold consisting of a single, large cell with multiple nuclei, living as a free-flowing plasmodium during part of its life cycle.

Multinucleated Mass

A cell or a body of tissue containing multiple nuclei within a shared cytoplasm, often seen in certain types of muscle fibers and fungal hyphae.