Cells that reside in a specific connective tissue type for an extended period of time are called
A)wandering cells.
B)transitional cells.
C)fixed cells.
D)stem cells.

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Fixed cells are cells that reside in a specific connective tissue type for an extended period of time, as opposed to wandering cells which move through connective tissues and transitional cells which are capable of changing their phenotype. Stem cells also have the ability to differentiate and create new cells, but they are not necessarily fixed in one location within the connective tissue.

Cells That Reside in a Specific Connective Tissue Type for an Extended