GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Areolar tissue underlies most epithelia and represents the connective tissue component of epithelial membranes, which are described further in a later section. Reticular tissue is a mesh-like, supportive framework for soft organs such as lymphatic tissue, the spleen, and the liver (Figure 3).

Detailed explanation-2: -The type of tissue that supports epithelium is known as basement membrane. The basement membrane is made up of thin, fibrous tissue that functions to anchor epithelial tissue and other types of tissues, such as mesothelium or endothelium, to the underlying connective tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Connective tissue connects, supports, binds, and separates organs and tissues, forming a framework to support body tissues and organs, for structural and metabolic purposes. In connective tissue, cells are few and dispersed-they are not in close contact, as in epithelial tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tissue that supports, protects, and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body. Connective tissue also stores fat, helps move nutrients and other substances between tissues and organs, and helps repair damaged tissue.