If you were to view a sample of animal tissue under a light microscope and notice an extensive extracellular matrix surrounding a tissue, which tissue type would you most suspect?
A) connective
B) cardiac muscle
C) epithelial
D) nervous
E) striated muscle

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Connective tissue is characterized by an extensive extracellular matrix surrounding the cells. This matrix is made up of fibers and ground substance and provides support, protection, and anchorage for the cells within the tissue. Cardiac muscle, epithelial tissue, nervous tissue, and striated muscle do not typically have an extensive extracellular matrix.

If You Were to View a Sample of Animal Tissue