KROK 1 Stomatology 2015 – Question 91 · KROK (Dentistry)

A connective tissue preparation stained with hematoxylin-eosin shows isogenous cell groups surrounded with basophilic intercellular substance. No fibrous structures detected. What type of connective tissue is it?

  1. A. Hyaline cartilage tissue
  2. B. Loose fibrous tissue
  3. C. Lamellar bone tissue
  4. D. Elastic cartilage tissue
  5. E. Dense fibrous tissue
Hint

Isogenous groups indicate cartilage; consider which type has a basophilic matrix in which fibres are invisible on routine staining.

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