Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 9MC
What kind of connective tissue acts as a sponge, soaking up fluid when edema occurs?
a. Areolar connective
b. Adipose connective
c. Dense irregular connective
d. Reticular connective
e. Vascular
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