GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which tissue is found in the lymph nodes and spleen?
A
Areolar
B
Reticular
C
Adipose
D
Vascular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reticular connective tissue is located in the bone marrow, Peyer’s patches, lymph nodes, kidney, liver, and spleen.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Reticular connective tissue is composed of type III collagen, which forms a network that makes the framework for many organs and glands.

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