The 'ground substance' of blood, a specialized fluid connective tissue, is known as:
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Correct answer: Plasma
Blood is a connective tissue where the matrix is liquid. Plasma consists of water, salts, and proteins, and it serves as the medium for transporting blood cells and dissolved substances throughout the body.
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