Which of the Following Statements Are True of Connective Tissues

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of connective tissues? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Elastic connective tissue is important in the lungs for normal exhalation.
• B)Adipose tissue cushions organs such as the eyes and kidneys.
• C)Areolar connective tissue contains mast cells and WBCs for immune responses.
• D)Potential energy is found in adipose tissue in the form of glycogen.
• E)Areolar connective tissue is found below the epithelium of all connective tissue membranes.
• F)Fibrous connective tissue forms ligaments and the fasciae around muscles.

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Definitions:

Physiological Mechanisms

The processes and functions of living organisms or their parts, including physical and chemical processes that contribute to vitality.

Body Temperature

The measure of the warmth or coldness of a body, typically maintained within a range that allows the organism's physiological processes to function efficiently.

Ectotherms

Organisms that regulate their body temperature through external sources, rather than generating much heat internally.

Thermoregulation

The process of maintaining body temperature within certain limits despite changes in the surrounding temperature.