Question

What is the matrix of connective tissue proper made of ?

Answer 1

Connective tissue

1. It is the most widely distributed animal tissue.
2. It possesses scattered living cells embedded in the matrix.
3. These cells help to connect, bind, pack and support different structures of the animal body.
4. The connective tissues are specialized to connect the various parts of the body.
5. The connective tissues connect bones to bones, bones to muscles, and bind tissues.

Components

1. The connective tissue proper is a type of connective tissue that has a jelly-like matrix in which the cells are embedded.

Matrix:

1. This matrix is made up of complex chemicals such as glycoproteins, mucopolysaccharides, etc., and three types of fibers such as white collagen, yellow elastin, and reticular fibers.