NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a components that can be found in connective tissue?
A
Extracellular matrix
B
Fibres
C
Cells
D
Basement membrane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is c. basement membrane. Basement membrane is NOT found in connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loose and dense connective tissue are made up of the following three fibers: collagen fibers, reticular fibers, and elastin fibers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Basement membranes are thin sheet-like extracellular structures that form an anatomical barrier wherever cells meet connective tissues. They provide a substrate for organs and cells and relay important signals for the development of organs and for differentiation and maintenance of the tissue.

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