NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Connective tissue is found in between other tissues everywhere in the body, including the nervous system. The three meninges, membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord are composed of connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loose connective tissue (LCT) is literally found everywhere in the body, as filling between apposed body parts. It is also called areolar tissue. It consists of both fibrous extracellular molecules and a number of different cell types. In whole mount spreads of areolar tissue the extracellular fibers are very evident.

Detailed explanation-3: -Classification of connective tissues: There are four classes of connective tissues: BLOOD, BONES, CARTILAGE and CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fibroblasts are the most common cell type of connective tissue. They produce both fibers and amorphous ground substance.

Detailed explanation-5: -The three main types of connective tissue are loose, dense and adipose. In general, connective tissue is made up of cells and collagen fibers embedded within a matrix that is non-cellular.