The correct answer to the question is:
C) Prevent signals from spreading to adjacent fibers
Explanation:
1. Connective tissue of muscle plays various important roles, such as stabilizing and supporting the muscle (Option A) and helping transfer force through tendons to bones (Option B).
2. However, preventing signals from spreading to adjacent fibers (Option C) is not a function of connective tissue in muscle. The spreading of signals to adjacent fibers is primarily controlled by nerve impulses and the neuromuscular junction rather than connective tissue.
3. Protecting against the overly elastic component of muscle (Option D) is not a common function associated with connective tissue of muscle. The elasticity of muscle fibers is more related to the contractile proteins within the muscle cells rather than the connective tissue surrounding them.
In summary, the correct answer is C) Prevent signals from spreading to adjacent fibers, as this function is not typically attributed to connective tissue of muscle.
