GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Connective tissue cells are farther apart and have an ____ between them that contains a ground substance and fibers.
A
unicellular gland
B
osteblasts membrane
C
elastic medium
D
extracellular matrix
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Connective tissues are characterized by abundant amounts of extracellular matrix in which a variety of cell types are dispersed. The extracellular matrix between the cells usually includes fibers of one or more types embedded in an amorphous ground substance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fibroblasts. Fibroblasts produce and maintain the extracellular matrix. They are the most common cell type in connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ‘ground substance’ of extracellular matrix is an amorphous gelatinous material. It is transparent, colourless, and fills the spaces between fibres and cells. It actually consists of large molecules called glycosoaminoglycans (GAGs) which link together to form even larger molecules called proteoglycans.

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