Question

a tissue that provides strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions is
any connective tissue proper.
dense regular connective tissue.
elastic or hyaline cartilage.
dense irregular connective tissue.
reticular connective tissue.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Any connective tissue proper" is too vague; not all provide multi - directional stress support.
• "Dense regular connective tissue" has fibers arranged in parallel, good for stress in one direction (e.g., tendons), not multi - directional.
• "Elastic or hyaline cartilage" has different functions (flexibility, smooth surfaces), not mainly for multi - directional stress support.
• "Dense irregular connective tissue" has collagen fibers arranged irregularly, allowing it to resist stress from multiple directions (e.g., in the dermis, joint capsules).
• "Reticular connective tissue" forms a framework for organs, not for multi - directional stress support.

Answer:

D. dense irregular connective tissue.