I think the answer is D but it's been a while since I've done this.
Answer:
B
the tendency of the body to maintain inner balance despite changes in external conditions
Blood is considered<span> a </span>connective tissue<span> for two basic reasons: ( 1 ) embryologically, it has the same origin ( mesodermal ) as do the other </span>connective tissue types<span> and ( 2 )</span>blood<span> connects the body systems together bringing the needed oxygen, nutrients, hormones and other signaling molecules, and removing the wastes .</span>
Fish or any organism in the water...