What Is Ground Substance

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Multiple Choice

What is ground substance?

• A) An amorphous,nonfibrous,aqueous-gel substance that is responsible for facilitating the exchange of water,oxygen,cells,and gases and also provides mechanical support between various tissues
• B) A minor constituent in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue that helps with orientation and maintenance of matrix structure
• C) A substance that regulates the spread of cells and attracts and binds various connective tissue cells together
• D) A multifunctional glycoprotein found in the extracellular matrix,important in establishing epithelial tissue in wound healing

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