Select the type of tissue that matches this description, blood, cartilage, and bone

A. For fluid balance: Lipids do not play a direct role in maintaining fluid balance; electrolytes and plasma proteins like albumin regulate this function.

B. As a component of the myelin sheath: Lipids, particularly phospholipids and cholesterol, are essential for forming the myelin sheath, which insulates nerve fibers and facilitates efficient nerve conduction.

C. Component of hemoglobin: Hemoglobin is composed of iron and protein (globin chains), not lipids.

D. As a component of the cell membrane: Cell membranes are composed of a lipid bilayer (phospholipids and cholesterol), which helps maintain structural integrity and fluidity.

E. As an energy source: Lipids provide a concentrated energy source, yielding 9 kcal per gram, which is more than carbohydrates (4 kcal/g).

A. Connective tissue: Connective tissue has an extensive and varied extracellular matrix, which includes collagen, elastin, and ground substance. This allows it to provide support, cushioning, and structure to the body.

B. Simple squamous epithelial: Simple squamous epithelium is a single layer of flat cells with minimal extracellular matrix, mainly involved in diffusion and filtration.

C. Stratified squamous epithelial: Stratified squamous epithelium consists of multiple layers of cells but has very little extracellular matrix, as it primarily functions in protection.

D. Cuboidal epithelial: Cuboidal epithelial tissue, like other epithelial types, has tightly packed cells with minimal extracellular matrix, mainly functioning in secretion and absorption.