Question

Which among the following statements are correct with respect to connective tissues?

• A. Ligaments connect muscle to bones.
• B. The cells of connective tissue are embedded in an intercellular matrix.
• C. The cells of connective tissue are densely packed.
• D. Bone cells are embedded in a matrix composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B The cells of connective tissue are embedded in an intercellular matrix.
D Bone cells are embedded in a matrix composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.

• Ligament is a type of connective tissue which connects bone to bone. On the other hand, tendons connect muscles to bones.
• The cells of connective tissue are loosely spaced. These cells are embedded in an intercellular matrix. This matrix may be jelly like, fluid, dense or rigid.
• Bone is a type of connective tissue. Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix which is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.