GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This tissue has a gel like matrix with all 3 fiber types. It wraps and cushions organs.
A
Adipose tissue
B
Areolar connective tissue
C
Reticular connective tissue
D
Fibrocartilage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cartilage is a specialized form of connective tissue produced by differentiated fibroblast-like cells called chondrocytes. It is characterized by a prominent extracellular matrix consisting of various proportions of connective tissue fibers embedded in a gel-like matrix.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

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