During a lab practical, a student examines a tissue that is composed of densely packed protein fibers that are running parallel and form a cord. There are no striations, but small nuclei are visible. The student identifies the tissue as skeletal muscle. Why is the student's choice wrong, and what tissue are they observing?

Dense regular connective tissue

Explanation:

Connective tissue, such as tendons and ligaments, consists of a supporting tissue that connects and holds organs and the whole body. Its composition includes cells, fibers, and other material, and can be either dense or loose. Dense connective tissue contains a high level of collagen fibers, whereas loose connective tissue contains a lower amount of cells and ground substance.