Which of the Following is NOT a Characteristic of Connective

Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of connective tissues in general?
A)Connective tissues contain an abundance of extracellular matrix.
B)The cells are packed tightly together, as they are in epithelial tissues.
C)The ground substance can vary from liquid to solid.
D)Most connective tissues are well-supplied with blood vessels.
E)All of these are characteristics of connective tissues in general.

Accepted Answer

The statement "The cells are packed tightly together, as they are in epithelial tissues" is not a characteristic of connective tissues in general. Rather, connective tissues have cells that are spaced apart with an abundance of extracellular matrix between them.