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Cartilage, fat, tendons, ligaments: these are all examples of _______ tissue that ________. A) integumentary; bind the body together B) connective; bind and support the body C) skeletal; support and protect the body. D) muscular; support the body and help it move.

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B) connective; bind and support the body

Answer: B). connective; bind and support the body.

Connective tissues are tissues which connect, support, binds other tissues and organs of the body. They play a role of external lining of the body cavity. They have typically few cells embedded in an amorphous matrix along with collagen and other fibers.

Cartilage is a type of fibrous connective tissue that is made up of closely packed collagen fibers. It provides flexibility to structures like nose, trachea and ears in humans.  

Fat or adipose tissue is a loose connective tissue that provides lining to the body organs and cavities hence, maintains the connectivity and prevents heat loss.

Tendon is a type of fibrous connective tissue which connects muscles to bone.

Ligament is a type of fibrous connective tissue which connects bone to bone.

All these connective tissue make a binding link between muscles, bones, organs and cavity which is necessary for providing support to the body.