In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - cyte:
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 whose names contain the suffix -cyte in connective tissue are responsible for maintaining and regulating the extracellular matrix, rather than producing, breaking it down, or ingesting foreign substances.

In Connective Tissue, Cells Whose Names Contain the Suffix -