A coiled fibrous protein in connective tissue that is stretchy is called

A. hyaluronic acid.
B. proteoglycan.
C. elastin.
D. collagen.
E. a reticular fiber.


C

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The heart muscle lies within a space in the thoracic cavity called the:

A. mediastinum. B. hemithorax. C. pericardium. D. endocardium.

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