Connective tissues typically have
A) many densely packed cells with direct connections between the membranes of adjacent cells.
B) a supporting material such as chondroitin sulfate.
C) the ability to shorten upon stimulation.
D) relatively few cells and a large amount of extracellular matrix.
E) the ability to transmit electrochemical impulses.

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Connective tissues, such as bone, cartilage, and adipose tissue, are characterized by a relatively low number of cells scattered throughout a large amount of extracellular matrix, which provides structural support and allows for the exchange of nutrients and wastes with surrounding tissues.

Connective Tissues Typically Have