Question

What are the functions of the following?
a) ligament
b) cartilage
c) adipose tissue
d) tendon
e) bone

Answer 1

Answer:

Ligaments=

(i) They connect bone to bone.

(ii) They usually serve to hold structures together & keep them stable.

Cartilage=

(i) It connects bone to bone.

(ii) It allows for some flexibility of moments.

Adipose Tissue=

(i) It acts as an innnsulating layer , helping to reduce heat loss from the skin.

(ii) It also provides mechanic protection.

Tendon=

(i) It connects skeletal muscles to bones.

(ii) It is capable of resisting high tensile forces while transmitting forces from muscles to bones.

Bone=

(i) It gives shape & support to the body.

(ii) It protects the internal organs & stores minerals....