Which type of connective tissue stabilizes the positions of the vertebrae, cushions shocks, and permits expansion and contraction of organs?
A) elastic tissue
B) dense regular connective tissue
C) dense irregular connective tissue
D) areolar tissue

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Elastic tissue is specialized to allow expansion and contraction of organs and structures, such as stabilizing the positions of the vertebrae and cushioning shocks, due to its high content of elastic fibers.

Which Type of Connective Tissue Stabilizes the Positions of the Vertebrae