Question

Anatomy & Physiology question:

Fibrodysplasia ossificans is a disease in which fibrous tissue, such as ligaments and tendons, are incorrectly converted to bone when damaged. Over time, the body loses flexibility as joints become locked in one position. Based on this information, which of the following would be unusually high in a person suffering from fibrodysplasia ossificans?

A. Osteoclast activity in connective tissue
B. Osteoclast activity in muscle tissue
C. Osteoblast activity in connective tissue
D. Osteoblast activity in muscle tissue

I've ruled out A & B.

Answer 1

Im just stuck on if ligaments and tendons are more connective tissue or muscle tissue

Answer 2

I think C, just cause muscle tissue consists of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. am i right?

Answer 3

I'd hate to be so rude, but this feels like a Connexion quiz. Regardless, I think those are connective tissue, because muscles function in only pulling and relaxing to function.

Answer 4

connexion quiz?

Answer 5

Online quizzes. Those students often come here with online quiz questions to cheat. If my assumption is wrong, my apologies. If its true, please rely less on exploitation of online resources.

Answer 6

its a study guide

Answer 7

Alright.