LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
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Chapter 4, Problem 6MC
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The connective tissue is one of the basic types of animal tissues. It is found between other tissues. It is the most diverse, rich, and widely distributed type of tissues. The connective tissues support, protect, and connect organs.
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