Asked by christie xiong on Jul 08, 2024
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Which of the following is not a feature that connective tissues have in common?
A) Very conspicuous fibers
B) The presence of fibroblasts
C) The presence of collagen
D) Ground substance with a gelatinous to rubbery consistency
E) A calcified matrix
Conspicuous Fibers
refers to fibers that are easily noticeable or prominent due to their appearance, structure, or function within biological or synthetic materials.
Fibroblasts
A type of cell found in connective tissue which produces collagen and other fibers.
Calcified Matrix
The hard, bone substance made when calcium salts deposit in the framework produced by osteoblasts.
- Become familiar with the components and their functions in connective tissue.
Verified Answer
EE
Eeswari EeshuJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Connective tissues typically have fibers, fibroblasts, collagen, and a ground substance that can range from gelatinous to rubbery in consistency. A calcified matrix is specific to bone tissue, which is a specialized type of connective tissue, but not a common feature of all connective tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the components and their functions in connective tissue.
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