Multiple choice

Collagen is the major insoluble fibrous protein in the extracellular matrix. It is an example of which type of tissue?

  1. Areolar tissue

  2. Adipose tissue

  3. Dense connective tissue

  4. Muscle tissues

  5. Neural tissues

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Fibres and fibroblasts are packed compactly in dense connective tissue. Tendons are dense regular tissues that attach skeletal muscle to bones and ligaments attach bone to another bone. Collagen is the dense irregular connective tissue present in the skin.