GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not true about connective tissue?
A
It has compact arrangement of cells.
B
It has fibers.
C
It is composed of extracellular matrix.
D
Cells are scattered and varied.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Muscular tissue is not a connective tissue. Connective tissues support and bind other tissues of the body together. Adipose tissue, cartilage, ligament are examples of connective tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -Connective tissue proper is composed of a small amount of matrix and a large amount of densely packed cells is the incorrect statement about connective tissue proper.

Detailed explanation-3: -Production of blood cells is not a function of connective tissues. Maintaining the structure of the body is the main function of connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Correct option: C. Explanation: Muscle tissue is one of the four types of tissues beside connective, epithelial and nervous tissue. And it is not a connective tissue.

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