The majority of connective tissues contain
A. a large number of cells with a small amount of liquid matrix.
B. an even distribution of cells and extracellular matrix.
C. a large amount of extracellular matrix and a few scattered cells.
D. large numbers of cells and very little extracellular matrix.
E. a dense collection of protein fibers with no extracellular matrix.
Answer: C
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