Match the structure to the correct description.
-dense irregular connective tissue
A)makes up tendons
B)contains collagen and elastin; surrounds internal organs and underlies epithelial tissue
C)final form is hardened by calcium and phosphorus
D)stores fatty reserves; little extracellular matrix
E)forms deep skin layers and a protective capsule around kidneys
F)contains no blood vessels

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Dense irregular connective tissue is characterized by a meshwork of collagen fibers that provide strength and support to areas subjected to stress from multiple directions, such as the deep layers of the skin (dermis) and the capsules surrounding organs like the kidneys.

Match the Structure to the Correct Description