GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Reticular tissue, a form of loose connective tissue wherein reticular fibres are the most predominant fibrous constituent, serves as the supporting structure of the bone marrow, liver and lymphoid organs (spleen, lymph nodes, and tonsils).

Detailed explanation-2: -Reticular connective tissue forms the basic framework of and fulfills specific functions in the bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes. It also occurs in the tonsils, solitary lymphatic nodules, and Peyer’s patches of the ileum. In addition, it separates the lobuli of glands and accompanies blood and lymph capillaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reticular tissue, a type of loose connective tissue in which reticular fibers are the most prominent fibrous component, forms the supporting framework of the lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils), bone marrow and liver.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the spleen, reticular fibers provide a supporting framework for the capsule, C; for the trabeculae, T, which contain the larger blood vessels; and for the central arterioles, A. A fine reticular meshwork is present throughout the organ in the red pulp.

Detailed explanation-5: -The reticular connective tissues are found in the kidney, the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Their function is to form a stroma and provide structural support, such as that in the lymphoid organs, e.g. red bone marrow, spleen, and lymph node stromal cells.