The connective tissue consists of cells (fibroblasts, PMN, macrophages, lymphocytes) in what percentage?

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The connective tissue consists of cells (fibroblasts, PMN, macrophages, lymphocytes) in what percentage?

Connective tissue is dominated by extracellular matrix—the collagen fibers, ground substance, and other matrix components—produced by the cells, with the actual cellular component making up only a small portion of the tissue volume. Even when inflammatory cells such as PMNs, macrophages, and lymphocytes are present, the cells still constitute a minority. That cellular percentage is about 5%, which is why the best choice is 5%. The other percentages would imply a largely cellular tissue, which doesn’t match the true composition of connective tissue.

Connective tissue is dominated by extracellular matrix—the collagen fibers, ground substance, and other matrix components—produced by the cells, with the actual cellular component making up only a small portion of the tissue volume. Even when inflammatory cells such as PMNs, macrophages, and lymphocytes are present, the cells still constitute a minority. That cellular percentage is about 5%, which is why the best choice is 5%. The other percentages would imply a largely cellular tissue, which doesn’t match the true composition of connective tissue.

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