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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

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What type of tissue is tightly-packed collagen fibers?

Loose connective tissue
Lymphoid tissue
Dense connective tissue
Reticular

Explanation

Answer: C - Dense connective tissue is tightly packed collagen fibers. The main function is to resist tension. It is located throughout the body to include the gingiva. Loose connective tissue contains collagen and reticulin fibers that extend in all directions of the body. The main function is to provide biologic support and fill spaces between organs and tissues.

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