Within connective tissue, the fibers that recoil to their original length and shape when stretched are called
A) collagen fibers.
B) stretch fibers.
C) elastic fibers.
D) reticular fibers.

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Elastic fibers are so named because they are able to stretch and then recoil back to their original shape and length. Collagen fibers provide strength and support, reticular fibers provide a network for cells, and stretch fibers are not a commonly recognized type of fiber in connective tissue.

Within Connective Tissue, the Fibers That Recoil to Their Original