Which of the following best describes the primary functions of connective tissue in the body?
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Correct answer: Support, binding, energy storage, and immune defense
Connective tissue provides structural support and binding between tissues, stores energy (e.g., adipose tissue), participates in immune surveillance (e.g., via resident immune cells), and forms the stroma of organs — functions distinct from those of epithelial, muscle, or nerve tissue.
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