Which of the following statements concerning connective tissue is true?

A. Elastic tissue is flexible, but not stretchy.
B. Areolar tissue is tightly packed.
C. Dense connective tissue has a fluid matrix.
D. Collagen fibers provide strength to dense connective tissue.
E. Mast cells are found in abundance in dense connective tissue.


Answer: D

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