Summarize the functions of connective tissue
What will be an ideal response?
Connective tissue provides a structural framework for the body, transports fluids and dissolved materials, protects organs, supports and interconnects other tissue types, stores energy, and defends against invading microorganisms.
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Submucosal glands that secrete mucus are characteristic of the
A) duodenum. B) jejunum. C) ileum. D) pancreas. E) liver.
Matching
A) Lumbar vertebrae B) Axis C) Atlas D) Coccyx E) Thoracic vertebrae 23) These bones have the thickest body (centrum) with short blunt spinous processes. 24) The fused rudimentary tailbone. 25) The bone that articulates with the occipital condyles. 26) These bones have articular facets for the ribs. 27) Allows the head to nod "yes." 28) Allows the head to shake "no."
Profuse sweating occurs during heat stroke as body temperature climbs rapidly upward
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Loop diuretics reduce body water content by acting on the ________
A) feedback loop between the kidney and posterior pituitary gland B) countercurrent exchanger system C) countercurrent multiplier system D) thirst mechanism and water intake E) aquaporins of the collecting duct