GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a true statement regarding connective tissue?
A
It includes the brain and spinal cord
B
It includes bone, blood, and cartilage
C
Its primary function is to form body coverings
D
It is found lining the digestive tract
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(c) They range from soft connective tissues to specialised types, which include cartilage, bone, adipose and blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Of the given statements, the one that is true regarding connective tissue is that (c) collagen fibers provide high tensile strength. Collagen fibers are the strongest of all the connective tissue present in the body. This characteristic provides strength and elasticity to the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Connective tissue is made up of cells, fibers, and a gel-like substance. Types of connective tissue include bone, cartilage, fat, blood, and lymphatic tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dense connective tissue is what makes up tendons and ligaments and consist of a higher density of collagen fibers. Examples of specialized connective tissues are adipose tissue, cartilage, bone, blood, and lymph.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blood bone and cartilage are called connective tissue because of the following reasons: They serve the function of making a structural framework. They connect different parts of the body. These tissues have a mesodermal origin.

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