What is skeletal connective tissue? Give its functions. - Vidyadip

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What is skeletal connective tissue? Give its functions.

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Skeletal connective tissue forms the endoskeleton of the body. It includes bones and cartilage.

Functions of skeletal connective tissue:

It provides support to the body.
Protects the vital organs of the body like brain, ear, heart, lungs etc.
It anchors the muscles and provide movement to animal body.

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