Q:
Most abundant tissue in the body
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) Connective
Explanation: We know that, there are four types of tissue in human body. They are
1.Muscular
2.Connective
3.Epithelial
4.Nervous
Among these Connective Tissue are most abundant in our body.
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
Connective tissue is found in between other tissues everywhere in the body, including the nervous system. It develops from the mesoderm.
Functions:
1) Wraps around and cushions and protects organs
2) Stores nutrients
3) Internal support for organs
4) As tendon and ligaments protects joints and attached muscles to bone and each other
5) Runs through organ capsules and in deep layers of skin giving strength
The 3 Elements of Connective Tissue are
1) Ground substance – gel around cells and fibers
2) Fibers – provide strength, elasticity and support
3) Cells
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