Question

question 25
under the microscope, a tissue specimen shows cells located in spaces scattered in a transparent background. this is probably _.
a loose connective tissue
b tendon
c bone
d cardiac muscle

Explanation:

• Loose connective tissue: Has cells scattered in a transparent - like ground substance (matrix).
• Tendon: Composed mainly of dense regular connective tissue with parallel collagen fibers and fewer cells in a less - transparent matrix.
• Bone: Has cells (osteocytes) in lacunae, but the matrix is calcified and not a simple transparent background as described.
• Cardiac muscle: Composed of muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) with striations and intercalated discs, not cells in a scattered transparent background.

Answer:

A. loose connective tissue