GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Connective tissue has varied levels of vascularity (some have blood vessels, some do not).
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Connective tissues can have various levels of vascularity. Cartilage is avascular, while dense connective tissue is poorly vascularized. Others, such as bone, are richly supplied with blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Connective tissues connect one tissue to one another, acts as support, cushions and insulates, encloses organs, and in some cases stores compounds such as calcium, phosphorous, and fats. Most connective tissues are highly vascular (contain blood vessels).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cartilage is composed of specialized cells called chondroblasts and, unlike other connective tissues, cartilage does not contain blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Epithelial and connective tissue are generally avascular, which means they lack a blood supply. While, Muscle and nervous tissue are vascular tissues, which means they have a strong blood supply.

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