The nurse explains that a connective tissue function is to:
1. help provide a source of storage for calcium.
2. store hormones in the pores of bone tissue.
3. control the distribution of minerals.
4. provide protection to body parts.
4
Providing protection is a function of connective tissue.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 884
OBJ: 2 TOP: Connective Tissue Function
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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