(a) Name the most abundant type of animal tissue in the body. From where it arises ?
(b) Differentiate between loose and dense connective tissues. Give examples of each.
(c ) Name specialized connective tissue.

Explanation

(a) Connective tissues , these arise from mesoderm.
(b) Loose connective tissues have cells and fibres loosely arranged in semi-fluid ground substance.
Examples : areolar tissue, adipose tissue.
Dense connective tissues have cells and fibres compactly packed. Examples : Tendons and ligaments.
(c ) Specialized connective tissues are cartilages, bones, blood and lymph.