Connective Tissues Typically Have

question 49

Multiple Choice

Connective tissues typically have

• A) many densely packed cells with direct connections between the membranes of adjacent cells.
• B) a supporting material such as chondroitin sulfate.
• C) the ability to shorten upon stimulation.
• D) relatively few cells and a large amount of extracellular matrix.
• E) the ability to transmit electrochemical impulses.

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Definitions:

Vision

The ability of the eye to detect and interpret light and shapes, forming images.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that are part of the vestibular system, helping to maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Otolith Organs

Structures in the inner ear that are responsible for detecting linear accelerations and head tilts, thereby contributing to balance and spatial orientation.

Vestibular System

The sensory system responsible for providing our brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; it also helps with balance.