Why are adipose tissue, blood, and bone all considered to be connective tissues?
A. They have the same types of cells.
B. They have a common origin: mesenchyme.
C. They connect to each other.
D. They all have collagen and elastic fibers in their extracellular matrix.
Answer: B. They have a common origin: mesenchyme.
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