Question

Which type of tissue is most abundant in animals?

Answer 1

Connective tissues

1. They are widely distributed and the most abundant tissues in higher animals.
2. Connective tissue is a type of tissue that supports, and binds the various body organs and tissues.
3. Connective tissue consists of several cells embedded in the intercellular network of cell-secreted protein fibres, called collagen or elastin.
4. These cells secrete a thin gel of polysaccharides that create matrix or ground substance along with the fibres.