KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 73 · KROK (Dentistry)

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

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

Isogenous groups indicate cartilage; then ask which cartilage has a matrix in which the fibres are invisible on routine staining.

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