MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is not a main element of connective tissues:
A
basement membrane
B
ground substance
C
protein fibers
D
cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Basement membrane is NOT found in connective tissue. Connective tissue protects and supports tissues and organs, stores energy reserves as fat, and helps provide immunity. Connective tissue consists of two basic elements: the extracellular matrix and cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The only option that is NOT a connective tissue is (b.) smooth muscle. Connective tissues are those that offer the body structure and support for tissues and organs. They are also responsible for connecting the organs together.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most connective tissues are composed of ground substance, fibers, and cells, although blood and lymph are specialized fluid connective tissues without fiber.

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