Question

What is the main function of connective tissues ?

Answer 1

Connective tissue

1. It is the most widely distributed animal tissue.
2. It possesses scattered living cells embedded in the matrix.

Functions

1. These cells help to connect, bind, pack and support different structures of the animal body.
2. The connective tissues are specialized to connect the various parts of the body.
3. The connective tissues connect bones to bones, bones to muscles, and bind tissues.

Classification

Based on the nature of the matrix, the connective tissues are classified into three types

1. Connective tissue proper
2. Skeletal tissue
3. Vascular tissue