Tendons and ligaments are specialized types of which tissue?

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.

Which tissue provides support to the body?

The connective tissue in which the matrix is not secreted by its component cells is

What is the main function of fibroblasts?

Mast cells are associated with