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ZOO 101 Animal Diversity Objective Question

Question

How do connective tissues differ structurally from epithelial, muscle, and nervous tissues?
Options
A Their cells are tightly packed with no extracellular material.
B They have the least amount of extracellular matrix.
C Their cells are far apart, separated by a large amount of extracellular matrix.
Correct Answer
D They are composed entirely of non-living material.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Unlike other tissues, the cells of connective tissues are far apart, separated by a large amount of extracellular material or matrix.

Hint

The matrix can be solid, liquid, or gel-like.

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