Wharton's jelly present in umblical 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 A Mucus connective tissue
Mucous connective tissue is a type of connective tissue found during fetal development. It is composed mainly of ground substance of glycoproteins and contains fine collagenous fibres and fibroblasts. Initsmostcharacteristicform,itappearsinthe umbilicalcordasWhartonjelly. Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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