Question

A sample of tissue which has the following properties is most likely which type of tissue?

- Cells are mostly similar to each other in size and shape
- Cells may be clustered in small groups, but are generally spaced far apart from each othe
- The space between cells appears to contain strands or fibers

A. Connective
B. Muscle
C. Epithelia
D. Nervous

Answer 1

A. Connective

Step-by-step explanation:

Unlike epithelial tissue, which is composed of cells closely packed with little or no extracellular space in between, connective tissue cells are dispersed in a matrix. The matrix usually includes a large amount of extracellular material produced by the connective tissue cells that are embedded within it.