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1. The majority of connective tissue volume is matrix that consists of _______________ and __________________.

2.__________________ fibers are strong and unbranching. They resist forces in one plane of direction and are thick and pink in most slides.

3. __________________ fibers are strong but flexible and recoil. They stain purple and are very thin in most slides.

4.The fluid connective tissues are __________________ and __________________.

5. Infants have ____________________, which is highly vascularized and provides insulation and a source of energy for growth. This tissue is not present in adults.

Answer 1

1. Connective tissue: It connects, provides support, and protect tissues, and organs of the body. Connective tissue consists of living cells , protein fibers, and ground substance. The protein fibers and groundsubstance make up extracellular matrix.

They are three types of connective tissue fibers which include collagen fibers, elastic fibers, and reticular fibers.