What is the primary structural feature of dense regular connective tissue?
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Correct answer: Parallel bundles of collagen fibers
Dense regular connective tissue is characterized by tightly packed collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles. This arrangement provides great tensile strength in one direction.
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