Which of the following is an example of dense regular connective tissue?

• A. Blood
• B. Nerve tissue
• C. Tendons
• D. Adipose tissue

Answer: (C)

Dense regular connective tissue resists pulling forces in a single direction because its collagen fibers are packed tightly and run parallel to each other. This organized alignment, with fibroblasts between the fibers, gives high tensile strength along the axis of the fibers. Tendons fit this pattern perfectly because they transmit muscle force to bone as a muscle pulls, requiring strength in one principal direction. The other options don’t match this structure: blood is a fluid tissue for transport, nerve tissue is part of the nervous system, and adipose tissue is loose connective tissue specialized for fat storage.