MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of tissue has cells suspended in a fluid matrix?
A
Areolar loose connective
B
Adipose loose connective
C
Blood connective
D
Bone connective
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The connective tissue with a fluid matrix is the vascular connective tissue consisting of blood and lymph.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood is both a tissue and a fluid. It is a tissue because it is a collection of similar specialized cells that serve particular functions. These cells are suspended in a liquid matrix (plasma), which makes the blood a fluid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blood is a connective tissue that has a fluid matrix, called plasma, and no fibers. Erythrocytes (red blood cells), the predominant cell type, are involved in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Also present are various leukocytes (white blood cells) involved in immune response.

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