GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Areolar tissue is the most common type of connective tissue. It contains all three types of fibers (collagen, elastic, and reticular), which are distributed randomly and crisscross in all directions, as shown in Figure 1.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loose Connective Tissue The fibres and cells are loosely arranged in the semi-fluid matrix.

Detailed explanation-3: -Areolar tissue and adipose tissue are two types of loose connective tissues where the cells and fibres are loosely scattered in the semi-fluid matrix.

Detailed explanation-4: -In loose connective tissue, the fibers are loosely organized, leaving large spaces in between. Supportive connective tissue-bone and cartilage-provide structure and strength to the body and protect soft tissues. A few distinct cell types and densely packed fibers in a matrix characterize these tissues.

Detailed explanation-5: -MATRIX: Connective tissue matrix is composed of: ground substance and fibers. In ordinary connective tissue, the ground substance consists of water stabilized by glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins. In bone the ground substance includes minerals. In blood, the ground substance is fluid (plasma).