GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the tissue that wraps around and cushions organs, holds tissue fluid
A
elastic
B
adipose
C
loose (areolar)
D
reticular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These tissues are widely distributed and serve as a universal packing material between other tissues. The functions of areolar connective tissue include the support and binding of other tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loose connective tissue, also known as areolar tissue, is a cellular connective tissue with thin and relatively sparse collagen fibers. Its ground substance occupies more volume than the fibers do.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fat cells or adipose tissue, is a connective tissue which not only cushions body organs but also insulates them and provides reserve energy fuel.

Detailed explanation-4: -Areolar connective tissue is a type of dense, irregular connective tissue found in the human body. It consists mainly of a network of fibres and cells which are held together by a gel-like matrix.

Detailed explanation-5: -The large amount of amorphous ground substance gives the impression of a lot of space between the fibers and cells of loose connective tissue. For this reason, loose connective tissue is also referred to as areolar tissue (areola = a small open area).

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