Question

Tendon and ligament are examples of
a. Loose connective tissue
b. Special connective tissue
c. Dense irregular connective tissue
d. Dense regular connective tissue

Answer 1

Hint: Connective tissues are the most abundant tissues present in the human body. They have three main components: cells, fibers, and ground substance. They function in binding and protection of the body.

Complete answer:
Connective tissues are the most abundant tissues present in the body. They widely make up the primary tissues. The major functions of connective tissues include binding and supporting, protection, storing the reserve fuel, transport of substances within the body. The structure of connective tissue is made up of ground substance, fibers, and cells. These connective tissues are divided into four categories:
• Connective proper
• Cartilage
• Bone
• Blood

The connective proper has two subclasses, loose and dense. Loose connective tissues are further divided into areolar, adipose, and reticular. Dense connective tissues are further divided into dense irregular, dense regular and dense elastic.

According to the question, the tendon and ligaments are examples of dense regular connective tissues. Dense regular connective tissues consist of closely packed bundles of collagen fibers which run in the same direction. These collagen fibers are wavy and can stretch a little bit. Due to the tensile strength of collagen, the tissue forms tendons, aponeurosis, and ligaments. This tissue also forms the fascia. It is a fibrous membrane that wraps around the muscles, blood vessels, and the nerves.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

Note: Blood is a specialized form of connective tissue. Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in many parts of the body including joints, rib cage, ear, nose, elbow, knee, and ankle. The adipose tissue is the subcutaneous fat present beneath the skin.