Question

Tendon connects
A. Cartilage with muscles
B. Bones with muscles
C. Ligament with muscles
D. Bone with bone

Answer 1

Hint: Connective tissues are the most abundant form of tissue in the human body. These tissues arise from the mesoderm and one of their main functions is to provide support to the body and give the body its form. The connective tissue can be divided and subdivided into various parts; tendons are a part of the connective tissue.

Complete answer:
-The connective tissue is composed of stationary or migratory cells, fibres such as collagen and elastin, and ground tissue (matrix). Tendons belong to dense regular connective tissue. The collagen fibres make up the tendons.
-Apart from the various collagen fibres, tendons also contain elastin fibres, proteoglycan, some inorganic substances (magnesium, calcium, etc.). The cells present in tendons are called tenocytes, a type of fibroblast cells. Collagen fibres are produced by these cells.
-This tissue connects the bones to the muscles. Tendons have high tensile strength, that is they can endure being stretched or pulled. When muscles contract, these tendons transfer that mechanical energy to the bon

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Blood is also a connective tissue; however, the blood cells do not produce fibres.
-The ligament is also a connective tissue that connects one bone to another. It is mainly made up of collagen fibres.
-Cartilage is a special type of connective tissue that is not as rigid as bones (another special connective tissue).