Which of the following is not a connective tissue?
- Blood
- Adipose tissue
- Cartilage
- Neuroglia
Answer
(4) Neuroglia
Solution
As per NCERT, connective tissues are classified into loose connective tissue (areolar, adipose), dense connective tissue and specialised connective tissue (cartilage, bones and blood).
Neuroglia are the supporting cells of neural tissue, which protect and support the neurons; they are not a connective tissue.
Answer: (4)