Read the following statements and select the correct option: Statement 1- Bone and cartilage are rigid connective tissues Statement 2- Blood is a connective tissue with fluid (plasma) matrix.
A
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
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B
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
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C
Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
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D
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is A Both statements 1 and 2 are correct Bone and cartilage are rigid connective tissues. Bones consist of matrix which is hard, non-pliable and is rich in calcium salts and collagen fibres. This gives bone its strength. The intercellular material of cartilage is solid, pliable and resists compression. Blood is a fluid connective tissue, consisting of plasma. RBCs, WBCs and platelets.