Which of the following associations between a type of animal tissue and its primary function is incorrect?
A. Connective tissue-transport of substances around the body.
B. Epithelial tissue-protective surface coverings.
C. Muscle tissue-contraction
D. Nervous tissue-receiving and transmitting messages.

Question

Which of the following associations between a type of animal tissue and its primary function is incorrect?
A. Connective tissue-transport of substances around the body.
B. Epithelial tissue-protective surface coverings.
C. Muscle tissue-contraction
D. Nervous tissue-receiving and transmitting messages.

anonymous · Answer

Most probable answer is A.(Connective tissue-transport of substances around the body).
.Connective tissue is the most abundant and the most widely distributed of the tissues.  Connective tissues perform a variety of functions including support and protection.  The following tissues are found in the human body, ordinary loose connective tissue, fat tissue, dense fibrous tissue, cartilage, bone, blood, and lymph, which are all considered connective tissue.