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    Accessory Connective Tissues MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

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    Which of the following is the correct statement?

     

    Which of the following is present in the vitreous humor of the eye?

     

    Which of the following imparts colour to the body organs?

     

     

    Select the incorrect statement(s) regarding Mucous connective tissue.

    In a certain taxon of insects, some have 17 chromosomes and the others have 18 chromosomes. The 17 and 18 chromosome-bearing organisms are:

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    Accessory Connective Tissues

    Reticular connective tissue:

    • It consists of star-shaped cells which are called reticular cells. These cells joined to form a cellular network.
    • Reticular cells possess reticular fibres made up of reticulin protein.
    • This tissue is found in the liver, spleen, lymph nodes. Tonsils, bone marrow etc.
    • This tissue provides strength and support by forming the supporting framework of many organs. 

    Pigmented connective tissue:

    • Cells of this tissue are irregular in shape. These cells are called pigment cells
    • The pigment cells contain the pigment melanin. 
    • Melanin is produced by melanocytes.
    • This tissue provides colour to the organs and structure.

    Mucoid connective tissue:

    • Mucoid tissue occurs as embryonic connective tissue. 
    • It is present in the umbilical cord
    • Mucoid tissue possess Wharton's jelly which is a jelly-like substance
    • This tissue is found in the vitreous humour of the eye.
    • The functions of mucoid tissue include attachment, storage, support, transport etc. 
       

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    Elementary Biology Vol 1

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