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Why are blood, bone and cartilage called connective tissue ?

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Connective tissue provides structural base and forms tissue and provides support to other organs. Blood is a liquid or vascular connective tissue which combine various organs and transfers material from one place to another. Bone is a dense, hard and strong skeleton connective tissue that provides support to the body and helps in locomotion. Cartilage is also a skeleton connective tissue. But it is not as firm as bone. It is flexible and can bear pressure. It works of supporting and protection. It is located in joint of nose and outer ear
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