The combination of extracellular fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as
A) proteoglycan.
B) lymph.
C) plasma.
D) collagen.
E) matrix.

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The combination of extracellular fibers (such as collagen and elastic fibers) and ground substance (which includes proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, and glycoproteins) is collectively known as the matrix in supporting connective tissues.

The Combination of Extracellular Fibers and Ground Substance in Supporting