5. When looking at a slide you see what appears to be open spaces with small cells in it, this all is surrounded by layers of connective tissue. What type of tissue is being observed?

When we look at a slide, they appears to be open spaces with small cells in it, this all is surrounded by layers of connective tissues are collectively known as Hyaline connective tissue.

Explanation:

Hyaline is a supportive connective tissue which is found in the rib cages, nose and covers the movable joints. It is glass like appearance

The surface of hyaline is smooth, strong and flexible. A plate of hyaline present at the bones end allows the growth.