In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - blast:
A) produce matrix
B) maintain the matrix
C) break down the matrix for remodeling
D) ingest foreign substances through phagocytosis
E) are non-motile cells that release histamines and other chemicals to promote inflammation.

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Cells with the suffix -blast are responsible for producing and secreting the extracellular matrix in connective tissue. They are typically undifferentiated and highly active in matrix synthesis, producing collagen, elastin, and other matrix components.

In Connective Tissue, Cells Whose Names Contain the Suffix -