Dense regular connective tissue
A) Attaches bone to muscle and bone to bone
B) Is composed of a random arrangement of collagen fibers
C) Is composed primarily of fibroblasts in dense bundles
D) Owes its characteristics to the predominance of collagen II
E) Surrounds the walls of hollow organs

Question

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Dense regular connective tissue is characterized by the presence of collagen fibers that are arranged in a parallel manner. This allows for the tissue to withstand tension and force in a particular direction, making it well-suited for functions such as attaching bone to muscle and bone to bone.

Answer: C 
 Although dense regular connective tissue is composed of collagen fibers, it is the fibroblasts that are primarily responsible for producing and maintaining this type of tissue. These cells are arranged in dense bundles and help to organize the collagen fibers so that they run parallel to each other.

Answer: D
 Dense regular connective tissue owes its characteristics to the predominance of collagen I rather than collagen II. Collagen I is the primary structural protein of tendons, ligaments, and fascia, which are all examples of dense regular connective tissue.

Therefore, the correct answer is A and C.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue