The connective tissue consists of different types of cells, all of them perform same function.

The different types of connective tissue are:

Proper connective tissue

(i) Areolar and Ligament

(ii) Adipose, Tendon

Fluid tissue

(i) Blood

(ii) Lymph

Skeletal tissue

(i) Bone

(ii) Cartilage

Areolar connective tissue: It is found between the skin and muscles, around blood vessels and nerves and in the bone marrow. Areolar tissue fills the space inside the organs. It supports internal organs and helps in repair of tissues.

Adipose tissue: Adipose tissue stores fat, found below the skin and between internal organs. The cells of this tissue are filled with fat globules. It acts as insulator due to fat storage.

Blood: It has a fluid called plasma, in plasma are present red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Blood flows all over the body and helps in the transport of gases, digested food, hormones and waste material to different parts of the body.

Lymph: Lymph carries digested fat and lot of white blood cells in the plasma.

Bone: It forms the framework that supports the body. It supports the different parts of our body. It is strong and non-flexible tissue.

Cartilage: It is present in nose, ear, trachea and larynx. It smoothens bone surfaces at joints.

Tendon: It connects bone and muscles. These tissues are fibrous, flexible and with lot of strength.

Ligament: It connects bone to bone. It is elastic, has lot of strength.