Which of the following statements is true of connective tissue?
A) Elastin fibers are sometimes called white fibers.
B) When connective tissue is stretched, collagen gives it the ability to snap back.
C) Collagen fibers provide high tensile strength.
D) Reticular fibers form thick, ropelike structures.
C) Collagen fibers provide high tensile strength.
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Which is an alternate term for compact bone?
A. Cancellous bone B. Trabecular bone C. Spongy bone D. Diploe E. Cortical bone
The sympathetic pathway has ________ preganglionic fibers and ________ postganglionic fibers
A) long; short B) short; long C) short; short D) long; long
What structure separates the renal pyramids?
A) Renal column B) Hilum C) Renal capsule D) Renal pelvis
A substance that is useful for determining the plasma clearance rate of the kidney is
A. ADH. B. glucose. C. inulin. D. protein. E. ammonia.