What is the type of tissue that consist of living cells surrounding by an extracellular matrix?

This tissue is called connective tissue.

It is made up of cells and an extracellular matrix composed of fibers in a fine polysacharide and protein mesh.

Connective tissue fills up spaces found between organs and tissues and provides both structural and metabolic support for other different tissues and organs.

The major functions of connective tissue are

a) Binding and support

b) Insulation

c) transportation

d) Protection

Examples of connective tissue are:

1. Adipose tissue

2. Cartilage

3. Bone (osseous tissue)

4. Blood

5. Reticular tissue

6. Areolar tissue.