Wharton's jelly present in umbilical cord is an example for

Adipose tissue

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Mucus connective tissue

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Areolar tissue

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Elastic connective tissue

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Solution

The correct option is B Mucus connective tissue
The jelly-like mucoid connective tissue associated with umbilical cord is known as Wharton's Jelly.
It is a gelatinous substance largely made up of polysaccharides and derived from the extraembryonic mesoderm.
It's function is to provide support for the vein and arteries of the umbilical cord.
Hence the correct option is B.

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