Question

Skeletal tissue forms the rigid skeleton which supports the vertebrate body, helps in locomotion and provides protection to many vital organs. Two types of skeletal tissues are---------- and ---------

Answer 1

1. Skeletal tissue from a support for the vertebrate body and help in locomotion and movement.
2. There are two type of skeletal tissue:

1. Cartilage is soft, flexible skeletal tissue consisting of chondrocytes. It occurs in end of long bones, pinnae of ear, walls of respiratory tracts etc.
2. Bone is a strong, non flexible connective tissue which are made up of inorganic salts and organic minerals which provides hardness to the bone.

Skeletal tissue forms the rigid skeleton which supports the vertebrate body, helps in locomotion and provides protection to many vital organs. Two types of skeletal tissues are cartilage and bone.