GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of connective tissue tightly binds the skin to the muscle underneath?
A
areolar tissue
B
adipose tissue
C
elastic cartilage
D
reticular tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Areolar connective tissue joins the skin and muscles as it is dense and irregular in nature. It has a gel-like matrix made of cells and fibres. It is also called loose connective tissue and helps in holding the epithelial tissues to cells beneath.

Detailed explanation-2: -Beneath the skin lies the hypodermis–connective tissue which may be adipose or fibrous, depending on location.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Connection: The hypodermis connects your dermis layer to your muscles and bones.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final Answer: The tissue that fixes the skin with the muscle is areolar connective tissue.

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