CBSE Class 9 Answered
It is found in the deeper parts of the body, between the skin and muscles.
It connects various organs and keeps them in place.
There are three types of connective tissue:
Connective Tissue Proper/Loose Connective Tissue:
- It is composed of irregular cells scattered and embedded in a soft matrix and encompasses all internal organs and body cavities.
- It acts as a binding and supporting structure within the body.
- Types of connective tissue proper:
Type |
Characteristics |
Location |
Function |
Areolar tissue
|
Made of gelatinous matrix containing cells and irregularly arranged fibres |
Found between the skin and muscles, around the blood vessels, nerves and in the bone marrow |
Supports and strengthens the internal organs |
Adipose tissue
|
Cells are filled with fat globules |
Found beneath the skin, around the kidneys and other internal organs such as intestines |
Insulates the body and prevents the loss of heat |
Fibrous tissue
|
Mainly formed of fibre-forming cells, which form the tendons and ligaments
|
Found in the spaces between the bones and muscles |
Tendons help to attach muscles to the bones. Ligaments serve to hold the structures together and keep them strong and stable |
- Types It is composed of fibre as its main matrix element and is found in bones and cartilages.
- It connects different tissues.