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Blood is a fluid connective tissue. Explain.

Firstly, blood is mesodermal origin just the way all other connective tissues are. Secondly, blood connects different parts of the body, transporting minerals, nutrients, hormones and collecting waste from different parts. Hence, blood is known as a fluid connective tissue.


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