GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of connective tissue is used to pack in organs and looks like cobwebs?
A
areolar tissue
B
adipose tissue
C
reticular tissue
D
hyaline cartilage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The areolar connective tissue is a type of connective tissue that is present throughout the human body. It provides support and helps to protect organs, muscles, and many other tissues. It also helps to bind the skin together.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three layers of meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The outer layer, the dura mater, is tough white fibrous connective tissue. The middle layer of meninges is arachnoid, which resembles a cobweb in appearance, is a thin layer with numerous threadlike strands that attach it to the innermost layer.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Areolar Connective Tissue: packing material for blood vessels and nerves, dermis of skin, and mucous membranes. This is the most abundant tissue in the body, it covers organs, holds blood vessels and nerves in place, forms the dermis of the skin, and the connective tissue layer of mucous membranes.

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