Which of the following statements is true of connective tissue? Which of the following statements is true of connective tissue? Elastin fibers are sometimes called white fibers. When connective tissue is stretched, collagen gives it the ability to snap back. Collagen fibers provides high tensile strength. Reticular fibers form thick, ropelike structures.

Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system. which type of gene is most likely to be widely expressed in the body of someone who contracts the influenza virus? a the gene that controls the production of stem cells b the gene that controls the production of skin cells c the gene that controls the production of red blood cells d the gene that controls the production of white blood cells