The Combination of Fibers and Ground Substance in Supporting Connective

Question

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as
A) collagen.
B) cartilage.
C) chondroitin.
D) matrix.
E) scaffold.

Accepted Answer

The combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as matrix. Collagen is a type of protein fiber found in the matrix, cartilage is a type of connective tissue but not a term for the combination of fibers and ground substance, chondroitin is a component of cartilage but not a term for the combination of fibers and ground substance, and scaffold is a general term for a structure that provides support or a framework but not specific to supporting connective tissues.