Question

Select the incorrect sentence.

• A. Blood has a matrix containing proteins, salts and hormones
• B. Two bones are connected with ligament
• C. Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile
• D. Cartilage is a form of connective tissue​

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile

The correct option is C.
Explanation for the correct option:

1. A tendon, which joins muscle to bone, is a strong, fibrous connective tissue.
2. Tendons serve a variety of purposes, such as passively adjusting forces during movement and adding additional stability without exerting any effort.
3. The Achilles tendon is the largest and most powerful tendon in the human body.
4. Additionally, it is the human body's thickest tendon.
5. Tendons are tenaciously fastened cords, straps, or cord-like cords of connective tissue that run parallel to the bones.
6. Tendons link the muscles and the bones.
7. They are very strong but not very flexible.

Explanations for the incorrect options:
Statement (A):

1. The blood's matrix is referred to as plasma.
2. Blood's liquid component is called plasma.
3. Clotting factors and serum make up its composition.
4. Along with proteins, salts, lipids, and glucose, and water.

Statement (B):

1. Two bones are frequently joined by ligaments, especially in the joints:
2. They hold the ends of two bones together or stabilize the joint like sturdy, tightly linked straps or ropes.
3. By doing this, it is prevented the bones in the joint would twist or separating too much and becoming dislocated.
4. A fibrous connective tissue called a ligament joins one bone to another.

Statement (D):

1. Cartilage plays a significant structural role in the body.
2. It is softer and more flexible than bone despite being a strong tissue.
3. A form of connective tissue called cartilage has cells that are widely separated and interlaced with a protein and sugar matrix.

Final answer: The incorrect statement is C - Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile