Correct option is A
The correct answer is
(a) A connective tissue.
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Blood is classified as a
connective tissue because it connects the body systems by transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
· It plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and supporting immune function.
Information Booster:
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Muscular tissue: Involved in movement and does not serve the transport functions of blood.
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Packing tissue: Refers to tissues that fill spaces between organs, like adipose tissue.
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Supporting tissue: Provides structural support, such as bone and cartilage, but blood is primarily involved in transport and defense.