What Type of Tissue is Blood

Question

What type of tissue is blood?
A) muscle tissue
B) nervous tissue
C) connective tissue
D) epithelial tissue
E) Blood does not fit into any of the typical categories.

Accepted Answer

Blood is a type of connective tissue. It is composed of cells (red and white blood cells) and plasma, which is a liquid matrix. Connective tissues are characterized by having a matrix that supports and connects other tissues in the body. In the case of blood, the matrix is the plasma, which serves to transport nutrients, gases, and other molecules throughout the body.