What makes a connective tissue "loose" or "dense"?
A)the viscosity of the ground substance
B)the packing or volume of fibers
C)the number of phagocytic cells
D)the presence or absence of adipose cells
E)the number of fibroblasts

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The packing or volume of fibers determines whether a connective tissue is loose or dense. In loose connective tissues, the fibers are loosely packed and there is ample space for other cells and fluids. In dense connective tissues, the fibers are tightly packed, leaving little space for other structures.

What Makes a Connective Tissue "Loose" or "Dense