This Connective Tissue Has Cells in Lacunae in a Gel-Like

Question

This connective tissue has cells in lacunae in a gel-like matrix ________.
A)Cartilage
B)Areolar
C)Regular
D)Reticular

Accepted Answer

Cartilage is a connective tissue that has cells such as chondrocytes that are present in lacunae in a gel-like matrix called the ground substance. This allows for flexibility and resistance to compression. Areolar connective tissue has cells such as fibroblasts that are scattered in a loose connective tissue matrix. Regular connective tissue has collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles while reticular connective tissue has reticular fibers that form a delicate meshwork.