All of the following are cell types of connective tissue proper EXCEPT ________

A) macrophages
B) fibroblasts
C) erythrocytes
D) adipocytes


C
Explanation:
A) Macrophages are cells of connective tissue proper that patrol the tissue, ingesting microbes and dead cells.
B) Fibroblasts are cells of connective tissue proper that secrete proteins.
D) Adipocytes are cells of connective tissue proper that store lipids.

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