Which particular connective tissue fiber type give tissues strength?
A) elastin
B) collagen
C) reticular
D) myosin
B
Explanation:
A) Elastin provides flexibility.
C) Reticular fibers provide a framework for support of internal soft organs, such as the liver and the spleen.
D) Myosin is a contractile protein found in muscle tissue.
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