Question

multiple choice question
some structures, like the walls of arteries and the ligaments between the vertebrae, need to be able to stretch and recoil back to their original shape. which tissue gives them this quality?
○ nervous tissue
○ elastic connective tissue
○ dense regular connective tissue
○ adipose tissue

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each tissue type:

• Nervous tissue transmits signals, not for stretch/recoil.
• Dense regular connective tissue (e.g., tendons) has strength but limited stretch.
• Adipose tissue stores fat, no stretch - recoil function.
• Elastic connective tissue has elastic fibers, allowing structures like artery walls and vertebral ligaments to stretch and recoil.

Answer:

O Elastic connective tissue