Question

1. Mark the following statements as True (T) or False (F):
(i) Connective tissue is composed of cells and fibres,
(ii) In cartilage and bone, the intercellular matrix is rigid.
(iii) In tendons and ligaments, the intercellular matrix is a fluid.
(iv) Cartilage and bones are the two skeletal tissues.
(v) Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones together.
(vi) Rings of windpipe are made up of cartilage.
(vii) Adipose connective tissue helps to keep the body warm.
(viii) Chondroblasts are present in a bone.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i)True

(ii)False - It is not rigid for cartilage

(iii)False - Tendons and ligament are 75% dry weight

(iv)True

(v)False - Tendons connect bone to bone and ligament connect muscle to muscle

(vi)True

(vii)True

(viii)True

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

i)True

ii)False

iii)False

iv)True

v)False

vii)True

vii)True

viii)True