Mature cartilage is avascular

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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Except for ____________________, cells within connective tissue produce specific structural molecules that they release into extracellular spaces

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Cytotoxic T cells are like natural killer (NK) cells because they both ________.

A. participate in the immune response B. secrete perforins C. secrete interferons D. secrete tumor necrosis factor (TNF) E. participate in innate immunity

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According to the text, sexual behavior is defined as:

A. penis-in-vagina intercourse. B. primarily behavior leading to reproduction. C. behavior that produces arousal and increases the chance of orgasm. D. sexual activity that is associated with masculine and feminine roles in some way.

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Which statement best describes tendon sheaths?

A) Tendon sheaths protect long tendons as they course over and around synovial joints. B) Tendon sheaths connect one bone to another to strengthen and reinforce articulating bones. C) Tendon sheaths help anchor the tendon to the muscle. D) Tendon sheaths are lined with dense irregular connective tissue.

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