Question

Which statement(s) is/are not correct in context to connective tissues?
(i) Areolar connective tissue is found in bone marrow.
(ii) The ground substance of connective tissue is a mixture of carbohydrates and proteins only.
(iii) Lymph is a type of connective tissue.
(iv) Connective tissue acts as shock absorder around eye balls and kidneys.

• A. (i) and (iii)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• C. Only (ii)
• D. Only (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only (ii)

• The areolar tissue is a loose connective tissue that can be seen between the skin and muscles; in the bone marrow as well as around the blood vessels and nerves.
  
• Connective tissue is made up of a matrix consisting of living tissue and a non-living substance. This non-living substance is called the ground substance.
• The components of the ground substance of connective tissue are an organic substance, that is protein, and an inorganic substance, which is usually water or mineral.
• Lymph is a type of fluid connective tissue like blood.
• Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue that keeps visceral organs in position. It forms shock-absorbing cushions around kidneys and eyeballs.
  

So, the correct answer is option C.