Match the terms labelled a. through d. with their correct descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-This tissue is distinguished by relatively few cells within an extracellular material.
A)nervous tissue
B)epithelial tissue
C)muscle tissue
D)connective tissue

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Connective tissue is characterized by a sparse distribution of cells within abundant extracellular material, which can consist of protein fibers, ground substance, and fluid.

Answer: B
 Epithelial tissue is primarily composed of closely packed cells with very little extracellular matrix.

Answer: A
 Nervous tissue is composed of specialized cells called neurons, which are few in number and surrounded by a matrix of supportive cells and extracellular material.

Answer: C
 Muscle tissue is composed of elongated cells called muscle fibers, which are specialized for generating contractile force. While muscle tissue does have extracellular material, it is relatively minor compared with connective tissue.

Match the Terms Labelled A