Select the correct pair.

Histiocyte is a connective tissue cell,the function of which is:

Which of the following type of tissue is being described by the given statements?
$(i)$ They are named because of their special function of linking and supporting other tissues/organs of the body.
$(ii)$ They include cartilage,bone,adipose and blood.
$(iii)$ They provide strength,elasticity and flexibility to the tissue.
$(iv)$ They also secrete modified polysaccharides,which accumulate between cells and fibres and act as matrix.

Mast cells secrete which of the following?

Dense irregular connective tissue is found in

In all connective tissues,except which of the following,the cells secrete fibres of collagen or elastin protein?