Question

Which connective tissue is the hardest and why? List any two function of this tissue.
[2 Marks]

Answer 1

The hardest connective tissue is bone. [0.5 Marks]

The bone is hard because it contains large amount of calcium and phosphorous. [0.5 Marks]

Functions of bone:
1. It protects the internal organs such as heart and lungs from mechanical injury.
2. Provides framework for body support.
3. Helps in body movements such as walking, sitting, etc.
[any two can be written each of 0.5 Marks]