Tissues in this category are characterized by an extracellular matrix that holds some amount of fluid.
A) muscle
B) nervous
C) connective
D) epithelial

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Connective tissues are characterized by an extracellular matrix that holds some amount of fluid, which can vary in consistency from very dense and rigid in bone to more liquid in blood. Muscle tissues are characterized by their ability to contract, nervous tissues are characterized by their ability to transmit electrical impulses, and epithelial tissues are characterized by their tightly packed cells that form a lining or covering.

Tissues in This Category Are Characterized by an Extracellular Matrix