Multiple choice

Wharton's jelly is a specialised tissue serving many purposes for the developing fetus. The connective tissue associated with Wharton's Jelly is _________________________.

  1. dense regular connective tissue

  2. reticular connective tissue

  3. dense irregular tissue

  4. adipose tissue

  5. mucous connective tissue

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Mucous connective tissue is a type of connective tissue found during fetal development. It is composed mainly of ground substance with few cells or fibers. It is most easily found as a component of Wharton's jelly. Mucous connective tissue forms the umbilical cord.