what are fibrous connective tissue

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Fibrous connective is a type of connective tissue that is found in tendons and ligaments. It has high strength and is slightly stretchy tissue. It is composed of large amounts of closely packed collagen fibres along with water and polysaccharides. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold our organs and other tissues together as well as provide support and shock absorption to our bones and organs.

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Tendons and ligaments are examples of
(a) Fibrous connective tissue
(b) Cartilage
(c) Muscular tissue
(d) Adipose tissue.

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A	Supportive connective tissue	1	Lymph
B	Fibrous connective tissue	2	Bones
C	Fluid connective tissue	3	Tendons

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