To discuss:
The distinguished characteristics of connective tissue from the other primary tissue classes.
Introduction:
Humans and animals are complex organisms made up of a collection of cells to perform a specific function. These collection of cells are often called as tissues. Tissues arise from the embryonic origin that perform a specific physiological and structural role in an organ. Tissues perform specific functions such as nerve signaling and nutrient digestion. There are four types of primary tissues namely epithelial, connective, nervous, and muscular tissues.
Of the four, connective tissues play an important role in connection and for separation of tissues and organs. It is a primary tissue because it connects the bones and cartilage for shape and movement of organisms. It fills the spaces between the tissue and organ to provide structural and
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