MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are FUNCTIONS of connective tissue? (click all that apply)
A
Support
B
Protect
C
Insulation
D
Storage of energy
E
Transportation of substances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Connective tissues bind structures together, form a framework and support for organs and the body as a whole, store fat, transport substances, protect against disease, and help repair tissue damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -transport-Blood, the ultimate transport medium in the body, is a fluid connective tissue. Also, nutrients and wastes moving between the blood and the body’s cells pass through connective tissue. defense-many kinds of connective tissues act as physical barriers to help protect the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blood is considered a specialized connective tissue as it connects all systems of the body and transports oxygen, nutrients, and wastes. Lymph is a specialized connective tissue that connects the body systems and primarily functions to maintain fluid levels, transport substances and participate in the immune response.

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