Question

Read the following (a-d) statements.
(a) Connective tissues are most abundant and widely distributed in the body of complex animals.
(b) They are named connective tissues because of their special function of linking and supporting other tissues/organs of the body.
(c) They range from soft connective tissues to specialised types, which include cartilage, bone, adipose and blood.
(d) The cells of connective tissue secrete modified polysaccharides, which accumulate between cells and fibres and act as matrix.

How many of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. Four
• B. Three
• C. Two
• D. One

Answer 1

The correct option is A Four

• Connective tissues are the most abundant and widely distributed tissues of the body.
• Connective tissues are called so because they performs special function of linking and supporting other tissues or organs of the body.
• Thet include soft connective tissues and specialised tissues like cartilage, bone, adipose and blood.
• The matrix of connective tissue is made up of modified polysaccharides secreted by the cells themselves.