An extracellular matrix is characteristic of ____ tissue.
A)muscle
B)epithelial
C)connective
D)nervous
E)embryonic

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The extracellular matrix is a defining feature of connective tissue, as it is the material secreted by connective tissue cells that provides structural support and organization to the tissue. Muscle tissue has some extracellular matrix but not to the same degree as connective tissue. Epithelial tissue typically lacks an extracellular matrix. Nervous tissue has minimal extracellular matrix. Embryonic tissue may have some extracellular matrix but is not always characterized by it.

An Extracellular Matrix Is Characteristic of ____ Tissue