Connective tissues The term connective tissue was introduced in 1830 by Johannes Peter Muller. The tissue was already recognized as a distinct class in the 18th century Connective tissues are the most abundant and widely distributed tissues of complex animals. These are mesodermal in origin. They perform the special function of linking and supporting and protecting other tissues/organs of the body. Features of Connective tissues: The connective tissues have variations from soft connective tissues to specialized types like cartilage, bone, adipose, and blood. In All connective tissues, the cells secrete…
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