Answer
Connective tissue is very variable: it comprises such varieties as adipose tissue, fibrous connective tissues, bone, and blood. It is the most abundant tissue, and the most widely distributed.
There are several ways to classify connective tissues; for example, adipose connective tissue, fibrous connective tissue, bone, blood and lymphatic connective tissues. Another classification is: loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue; cartilage, bone. blood, and lymphatic connective tissue.
Work Step by Step
The following are the major distinguishing features of connective tissues:
1. Cells occupy less space than the extracellular substance (matrix)
2. Cells are usually not close to one another -- separated by much marix
3. The matrix of connective tissues consists of ground substance and fibers
Most connective tissues have fibers ; however, in some, as in cartilage, the fibers are very fine and
not very apparent. In blood, fibers (fibrin) are only evident at coagulation. Most connective tissues are well vascularized: again , there are exceptions, such as dense fibrous connective tissue, and cartilage
