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Muscular tissue

consists of cells that can contract and regain
the original state.
enables the movement of the body.

Connective tissue

either connects different tissues or acts as a
support to them. Bone, cartilage, fibrous
tissue, blood etc., are various connective
tissues.

Bone and cartilage provide support,
protection and a definite shape to the body.

Connective Tissues Fibrous tissue connects other tissues.
Blood carries out the conduction of materials
As the name suggests, connective
and makes the body resistant to diseases.
tissues bind other tissues together.
Tendons that connect muscles to the
Observe the slides of animal tissues through a
bones, ligaments that connect bones
microscope with the help of your teacher. Prepare
together and fibrous tissues that hold
an illustration showing different types of tissues
the eyes and kidneys in the proper
and their functions.
place are examples for connective
tissues.
Bone and cartilage, that are How fast does this
connective tissues help in movement tree grow!
and provide shape, support and Why can't I grow
strength to the body. Besides, they like it?
cover and protect internal organs.

Blood, the fluid tissue, also belongs
to the group of connective tissues.
Blood carries out various functions
like transporting respiratory gases You too may have had such
and nutrients, providing immunity doubt.
etc.
Is growth in plants and
Connective tissues are the most animals alike?
diverse and the largest in number
Discuss.
in our body.

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