Question

What is the typical biological function of the connective tissues? How is this function related to the main features of its cells?

Answer 1

Connective tissue has three main components: cells, fibers, and ground substance.Together the ground substance and fibers make up the extracellular matrix. Connective tissue is classified into two subtypes: soft and specialized connective tissue.The typical function of the connective tissues is to fill the empty spaces in the body.Blood, a fluid connective tissue, provides a transport system within our body for oxygen and other important substancesThe main function of the connective tissues is;

• binding and supporting
• protecting
• insulating
• storing reserve fuel
• transporting substances within the body

Connective tissues can have various levels of vascularity.This function of the connective tissue is related to the collagen and elastic fibers by creating distribution of space between them.