Question

Which of the following is a loose connective tissue?
A. Areolar
B. Adipose
C. Blood
D. Both A & B

Answer 1

Hint: Connective tissue supports, ties together, and protects the body's tissues and organs. Cells, protein fibres, and an amorphous ground material are the three major components of connective tissue. The extracellular matrix is made up of fibres and ground material. They are present in nearly all parts of the body. Blood is also an example of connective tissue.

Complete answer:
Option: A - Areolar tissue is a kind of connective tissue that contributes to the body's structural foundation. It's made up of a meshwork of collagen, elastic fibres, and reticular fibres, with a lot of connective tissue cells in between. It is an example of loose connective tissue.
Option: B - Fat is stored in adipose tissue, which also protects the internal organs from damage. Adipose tissue is a kind of connective tissue that serves to store fat and insulate the body. It is also an example of loose connective tissue.
Option: C - Because blood contains a matrix, it is classified as connective tissue. Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, and white blood cells, sometimes known as leukocytes, are two kinds of living cells. Plasma is the fluid part of whole blood, often known as the matrix. It is not an example of loose connective tissue.
So, this option is not correct.
Option: D – Both A & B is correct because Areolar and Adipose tissues are examples of loose connective tissue.

Hence, Option D. Both A and B is the correct answer.

Note:
The most extensively dispersed connective tissue is loose connective tissue. It is the most common type of connective tissue that connects cells in other major tissues (muscle, nerve, and epithelia) and connects tissues to form organs. It's made up of a loose, uneven network of elastin and collagen fibres floating in a huge amount of ground material.