Questions: Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are A dense irregular connective tissues. (B) tendons. (C) ligaments. (D) reticular tissues. (E) areolar tissue.

Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are
A dense irregular connective tissues.
(B) tendons.
(C) ligaments.
(D) reticular tissues.
(E) areolar tissue.
Transcript text: Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are A dense irregular connective tissues. (B) tendons. (C) ligaments. (D) reticular tissues. (E) areolar tissue.
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The answer is the first one (A): dense irregular connective tissues.

Explanation for each option:

A. Dense irregular connective tissues: These tissues are designed to provide strength and support in areas subjected to stresses from multiple directions. The collagen fibers in dense irregular connective tissues are arranged in a random, interwoven pattern, which allows them to withstand tension from various angles.

B. Tendons: Tendons connect muscles to bones and are primarily composed of dense regular connective tissue. The collagen fibers in tendons are aligned in parallel, which makes them strong in one direction but not suitable for handling stresses from multiple directions.

C. Ligaments: Ligaments connect bones to other bones and are also composed of dense regular connective tissue. Similar to tendons, the collagen fibers in ligaments are aligned in parallel, providing strength in one direction but not in multiple directions.

D. Reticular tissues: Reticular tissues form a supportive framework for soft organs such as the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. They are composed of reticular fibers and do not provide the same type of strength and support needed for areas subjected to multidirectional stresses.

E. Areolar tissue: Areolar tissue is a loose connective tissue that provides support and flexibility but is not specialized for handling stresses from multiple directions. It contains a mix of collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers in a loose arrangement.

Summary: Dense irregular connective tissues are the correct answer because they are specifically structured to provide strength and support in areas subjected to stresses from many directions.

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