Fibroblasts and protein fibers are associated with both ________ and ________.

A) dense regular; dense irregular connective tissues
B) plasma; formed elements
C) elastic cartilage; hyaline cartilage
D) spongy bone; compact (dense) bone
E) adipose tissue; reticular tissue

Fibroblasts

A type of cell that is responsible for making the extracellular matrix and collagen, playing a critical role in wound healing and tissue repair.

Dense Regular

Connective tissue characterized by tightly packed collagen fibers aligned in a parallel arrangement, providing strength in one direction.

Protein Fibers

Long, string-like structures composed of proteins that play various roles in the cell, including providing support, shape, and enabling movement.