Mesenchyme · Histology

Which feature is typical of mesenchymal extracellular matrix?

  1. Dense bundles of closely packed collagen fibers
  2. Abundant ground substance with few fibers
  3. Calcified mineral matrix
  4. Predominantly elastic fiber networks
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Correct answer: Abundant ground substance with few fibers

Mesenchyme contains abundant ground substance and relatively few fibers. This loose structure supports cell migration and differentiation during development.

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