A tissue sample has the following components: calcified matrix, collagen, and fibroblasts. Sandy has identified it as bone, but her instructor stated that was incorrect. Which statements below should her instructor use to explain the error?
A) Bone tissue would have osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes present.
B) Bone tissue has elastin fibers, not collagen fibers.
C) Fibroblasts are only present in cartilage tissue.
D) Calcified matrix is a characteristic of cartilage not bone tissue.

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A) Bone tissue is characterized by the presence of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes, which are specific to bone formation, remodeling, and maintenance.

A Tissue Sample Has the Following Components: Calcified Matrix, Collagen