Question

Which among the following is the most abundant and widely distributed animal tissue?

• A. Epithelial tissue
• B. Connective tissue
• C. Muscular tissue
• D. Neural tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is B Connective tissue

The most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body of complex animals is connective tissue. The connective tissues perform the function of linking and supporting various tissues and organs of the body. Connective tissues are of three types - loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue and specialised connective tissue.

Loose connective tissue has a semifluid matrix and areolar and adipose tissue are examples of this category.

Dense connective tissues include tendons, ligaments and are also found in the skin.

Specialised connective tissues include cartilage, bone, blood and lymph.