Which of the following are connective tissues? bones
muscles
ligaments
cartilage
tendons

Cartilage and bones is the correct answer because this tissue supports or connects all other tissues of the body and provides internal support.

Explaination :

Characterstics of connective tissue :

Connective tissue possess large amount of intercellular space filled with ground substance or matrix.Matrix is formed by the secretion of the cells present in the connective tissue.Connective tissues are characterized by the presence of two important elements – cells and extra- cellular matrix or ground substance.They are not present on body surfaces, but internally different organs are inter-connected by connective tissue.Almost all connective tissues, except cartilage are highly vascular, i.e. they have a rich supply of blood.Cartilage :It is covered by tough fibrous membrane which is called perichondrium.Cartilage is flexible.Matrix in the Cartilage is made up of chondrin.In the matrix, delicate network of collagen or elastic fibres, chondrocytes and lacunae are scattered irregularly.Bone :It is covered with thick layer called periosteum.Bone is not flexible.Matrix in the bone is made up of ossein.In the matrix osteocytes, lacunae, canaliculi remain arranged in different rows known as lamellae.

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