Question

Which of the following is not true of connective tissue?
$\text{I.}$ Connective tissues are most abundant and widely distributed in the body of complex animals
$\text{II.}$ They connect and support other tissues
$\text{III.}$ They include such diverse tissues as bone, cartilage, tendons, adipose and loose connective tissue
$\text{IV.}$ They form the internal and external lining of many organs
$\text{V.}$ In all connective tissues except blood, the cells secrete fibres of structural proteins called collagen elastin

• A. Only $\text{IV}$
• B. Only $\text{V}$
• C. Only $\text{I}$ and $\text{II}$
• D. Only $\text{III}$ and $\text{V}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only $\text{IV}$

Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body. They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands.
The internal and external linings of organs is formed by different types of epithelial tissue, based on the function of the organ. For example, alveoli helps in gaseous exchange consists of squamous epithelial tissue; skin provides protection and it consists of keratinised epithelium.
So, all the statements are correct except statement IV.
So, the correct answer is option 'a'.