The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is__________.

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Collagen fibers are the primary type of fiber in connective tissue and they provide great tensile strength. In contrast, elastic fibers provide elasticity and reticular fibers provide support and filtering function, but neither provide the same level of strength as collagen fibers. Muscle fibers are not found in connective tissue, but rather in muscle tissue.

The Fiber Type That Gives Connective Tissue Great Tensile Strength