State the two types of dense connective tissue.

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1. Fibres and fibroblasts are compactly arranged in the dense connective tissue.

2. There are two types of dense connective tissue: 

a. Dense regular connective tissue: Collagen fibres are arranged in a parallel manner, e.g. Tendons and ligaments. 

b. Dense irregular connective tissue: Fibres and fibroblasts are not arranged in an orderly manner, e.g. Dermis of skin.

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