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What are the basic components of connective tissue?
Fibers, cells, and intercellular substance.
What is the function of connective tissue?
To hold together and support different elements within an organ.
What are the three types of fibers found in connective tissue?
Collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
What is the intercellular substance in connective tissue?
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What distinguishes general connective tissue from more specialized connective tissues?
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Which type of connective tissue is found in almost every part of the body and serves to hold together and support different elements within an organ?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between cells in connective tissue?
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What is the main function of the ground substance in connective tissue?
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Which cells are responsible for synthesizing and secreting the intercellular substance in connective tissue?
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What distinguishes general connective tissue from more specialized connective tissues?
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Connective tissue is only found in a few regions of the body
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Most cells of connective tissue are in direct contact with each other
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The intercellular substance in connective tissue can exist as a liquid, gel, or flexible or rigid solid
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Connective tissue is poorly vascularized and lacks blood vessels
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The intercellular substance in connective tissue is synthesized and secreted by resident “blast” cells specific for each connective tissue type
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