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Which connective tissue is primarily responsible for immunity?


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Connective tissues:

  1. Connective tissue is a type of tissue that binds and supports other tissues in the body.
  2. The transfer of nutrients and other materials between tissues and organs is facilitated by connective tissue, which also stores fat.

Blood:

  1. Blood is a specialized connective tissue.
  2. Red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets are all components of the fluid connective tissue known as blood.
  3. Granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes ( T cells and B cells) are different types of white blood cells.
  4. The main immune system participants are white blood cells present in the blood.
  5. They assist in defending the body against foreign invaders and infectious diseases.

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