Question

what are connective tissue​

Answer 1

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Tissue that supports, protects, and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body.

Answer 2

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• Connective tissues are present in all part of the body excluding central nervous system.

• These tissues are never exposed to the outer environment.

• In their various forms, connective tissues have a variety of functions.

• Most of the connective tissues contain a lot of blood vessels (means they are highly vascular).

• They have receptors which can perceive pain, pressure, temperature, and other sensations.

• Connective tissue fills spaces between organs and tissues, and provides structural and metabolic

• support for other tissues and organs.

• Connective tissues consist of two chief components: extra-cellular matrix and cells.

• Extra-cellular matrix in connective tissues is the substances located in spaces between cells.

• The cells of connective tissues secrete extra-cellular fibres and account for the many of the functional properties of the tissue in addition to controlling the surrounding watery environment.