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Which of the following tissues consists mainly of an extracellular matrix?
Which of the following tissues consists mainly of an extracellular matrix?
From which embryonic tissue layer do most connective tissues originate?
From which embryonic tissue layer do most connective tissues originate?
Which type of connective tissue originates from mesenchyme?
Which type of connective tissue originates from mesenchyme?
What is the main component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
What is the main component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue is characterized by irregularly arranged collagenous fibers?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by irregularly arranged collagenous fibers?
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Where do mesenchymal cells migrate throughout the body giving rise to connective tissues and their cells?
Where do mesenchymal cells migrate throughout the body giving rise to connective tissues and their cells?
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Which type of connective tissue is found in the fetal hypodermis and umbilical cord?
Which type of connective tissue is found in the fetal hypodermis and umbilical cord?
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Which type of connective tissue gives rise to various types of adult connective tissue, supportive tissues, blood, and blood vessels?
Which type of connective tissue gives rise to various types of adult connective tissue, supportive tissues, blood, and blood vessels?
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Which type of connective tissue is found in the embryo, composed of irregularly shaped mesenchymal cells, and gives rise to various types of adult connective tissue and supportive tissues?
Which type of connective tissue is found in the embryo, composed of irregularly shaped mesenchymal cells, and gives rise to various types of adult connective tissue and supportive tissues?
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Which type of connective tissue is predominantly found in tendons and organ capsules?
Which type of connective tissue is predominantly found in tendons and organ capsules?
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Which type of connective tissue forms delicate, flexible networks around capillaries, muscle fibers, nerves, and adipose cells?
Which type of connective tissue forms delicate, flexible networks around capillaries, muscle fibers, nerves, and adipose cells?
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Which type of connective tissue is mainly composed of fibroblasts and contains collagen fibers and a few elastic or reticular fibers?
Which type of connective tissue is mainly composed of fibroblasts and contains collagen fibers and a few elastic or reticular fibers?
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Which type of connective tissue is an example of embryonic connective tissue found almost exclusively in the embryo?
Which type of connective tissue is an example of embryonic connective tissue found almost exclusively in the embryo?
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Which component forms the structural composition of connective tissue and supportive tissues?
Which component forms the structural composition of connective tissue and supportive tissues?
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Which type of connective tissue is an integral part of basement membranes and forms delicate networks around capillaries, muscle fibers, nerves, adipose cells, and hepatocytes?
Which type of connective tissue is an integral part of basement membranes and forms delicate networks around capillaries, muscle fibers, nerves, adipose cells, and hepatocytes?
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What type of fibers are thin, branched, with some connections to each other?
What type of fibers are thin, branched, with some connections to each other?
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What does the ground substance (matrix) of connective tissues mainly consist of?
What does the ground substance (matrix) of connective tissues mainly consist of?
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