In connective tissue,the extracellular matrix consists of
A)cells and ground substance.
B)protein fibers and ground substance.
C)cells and protein fibers.
D)ground substance and intracellular fluid.
E)ground substance only.

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The extracellular matrix in connective tissue consists of protein fibers (such as collagen and elastin) and ground substance, which is a gel-like substance composed of glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins. While cells are also present in connective tissue, they do not make up the extracellular matrix. Therefore, the best choice is B, which includes protein fibers and ground substance.

In Connective Tissue,the Extracellular Matrix Consists of