Question

question 40
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: It 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, not a transparent background with scattered cells.
• Bone: Has a hard matrix (due to calcium salts) and osteocytes in lacunae. The matrix is not transparent in the sense described here.
• Cardiac muscle: Composed of muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) with striations and inter - calated discs, not cells in a transparent background.

Answer:

A. loose connective tissue