GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of Areolar Connective Tissue?:
A
Makes up the layers of the skin.
B
It attaches to bones.
C
Wraps and cushions organs.
D
Insulates the body.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Areolar connective tissue is the type of tissue which connects and surrounds different organs in the human body. The important function of this type of tissue is that it provides nutrition to the cells and also acts as a cushion to protect the organs from various external forces.

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 found across the body, specifically under the epithelial cell layer of organ systems with external openings, like the digestive tract, respiratory system, and under the dermis of the skin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Areolar Tissue Location: It is present between skin and muscles, around the blood vessels and nerves, in the bone marrow and in organs that have external openings like the digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems.

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