Question

Mention the characteristies features of connective tissue.

Answer 1

1)most abundant tissue in the body.

2)binds together and supports other body tissues.

3)protects and insulates internal organs.

4)acts in transporting nutrients.

5)stores energy.

6)consists of 3 basic elements- cells, ground substance and fibers.

7)ground substance and fibers form the matrix.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Most abundant tissue in the body.

2. It binds together and supports other body tissues.

3.It protects and insulates internal organs.

4. Acts in transporting nutrients.

5. It stores energy.

6. It consists of 3 basic elements- cells, ground substance and fibers.

7. It's ground substance and fibers form the matrix.

8. Most of them have a nerve supply except for cartilage.

9.Highly vascular for the most part except for cartilage and tendons

10. Matrix can be fluid, semifluid, gelatinous or calcified.