HISTOLOGY
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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Which of the following can be classified as “embryonic connective tissue”?
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Cartilage
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Mucous connective tissue
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Adipose tissue
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Blood
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Embryonic connective tissue includes mucoid connective tissue and mesenchyme. Mucoid connective tissue is located within the umbilical cord as Wharton’s jelly and is a gelatinous tissue primarily composed of a ground substance with few collagen or reticular fibers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Types of connective tissue include bone, cartilage, fat, blood, and lymphatic tissue.
Detailed explanation-3: -A second type of embryonic connective tissue forms in the umbilical cord, called mucous connective tissue or Wharton’s jelly. This tissue is no longer present after birth, leaving only scattered mesenchymal cells throughout the body.
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