This tough, strong, connective tissue is found directly beneath the epithelial tissue of the skin. It is packed with collagen fibers that run in all different directions.
A) dense elastic tissue
B) dense regular
C) bone (osseous tissue)
D) dense irregular

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The correct answer is dense irregular connective tissue, which is known for its toughness and the ability to withstand stresses applied from different directions, thanks to its densely packed collagen fibers that are arranged irregularly. This type of tissue is found beneath the epithelial tissue of the skin, among other areas.

This Tough, Strong, Connective Tissue Is Found Directly Beneath the Epithelial