2. Write down the main difference between blood and bone tissues on the bases of
location, structure and functions.
Answers
Answer:
Blood has three main functions: transport, protection and regulation. Blood transports the following substances: Gases, namely oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2), between the lungs and rest of the body. Nutrients from the digestive tract and storage sites to the rest of the body.
Explanation:
Bone, adipose (fat) tissue, and blood are different types of connective tissue that are composed of cells surrounded by a matrix
The common features of connective tissue are the following :
Serve the function of making structural framework.
Connect different parts of the body.
These tissues have a mesodermal origin.
Bone is another example of a connective tissue. It forms the framework that supports the body. It also anchors the muscles and supports the main organs of the body. It is a strong and nonflexible tissue. Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.
Cartilage, has widely spaced cells. The solid matrix is composed of proteins and sugars. Cartilage smoothens bone surfaces at joints and is also present in the nose, ear, trachea and larynx.