Question

During a lab practical, a student examines a tissue that is composed of densely packed protein fibers that are running parallel and form a cord. There are no striations, but small nuclei are visible. The student identifies the tissue as skeletal muscle. Why is the student's choice wrong, and what tissue are they observing?

Answer 1

Dense regular connective tissue

Step-by-step explanation:

Connective tissue, such as tendons and ligaments, consists of a supporting tissue that connects and holds organs and the whole body. Its composition includes cells, fibers, and other material, and can be either dense or loose. Dense connective tissue contains a high level of collagen fibers, whereas loose connective tissue contains a lower amount of cells and ground substance.