Question

unit 1 - challenge 1.5: the tissue le
which of the following cells is the most abundant in connective tissue
proper?
a.) adipocyte
b.) mesenchymal cell
c.) chondrocyte
d.) fibroblast

Explanation:

Fibroblasts are the most abundant cells in connective tissue proper. They secrete fibers (collagen, elastic, reticular) and the ground substance of the extracellular matrix. Adipocytes store fat, mesenchymal cells are stem - like cells in connective tissue, and chondrocytes are found in cartilage (a type of connective tissue but not connective tissue proper).

Answer:

d. Fibroblast