Which of these are NOT roles of connective tissue?
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Metabolism
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Binding and support
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Protection
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Insulation
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Correct answer
Explanation
The primary functions of connective tissue include binding and supporting other tissues, protecting organs, insulating the body (via adipose tissue), and transporting substances (via blood). While metabolic processes occur within its cells, metabolism itself is a cellular chemical process rather than a primary structural or physiological role of connective tissue.