Describe the External Environment of Most of the Body's Cells

question 173

Multiple Choice

Describe the external environment of most of the body's cells.

• A)Our cells are surrounded by a gel matrix that stabilizes the cells.
• B)Our cells are surrounded by collagen fibers that stabilize the cells.
• C)Our cells are surrounded by a watery extracellular fluid.
• D)Our cells are surrounded by fat tissue.
• E)Our cells are surrounded by protein scaffolds.

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