The lungs consist of various tissue types. These tissues include elastic connective tissue and endothelial tissue, which makes up the walls of capillaries.
Which of the following statements supports the claim that the lungs carry out their activities as a result of
the integrated activity of their tissues?
Choose 1 answer.
Elastic connective tissue allows the lungs to expand and contract, which helps oxygen move
through capillary endothelial tissue into the bloodstream.
In addition to elastic connective tissue, the lungs also contain dense connective tissue and
lymphoid tissue
Fibroblast cells produce proteins that provide the walls of the lungs with elasticity and
structural support.