MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Loose connective tissue is also known as ____ ?
A
areolar connective tissue
B
hyaline
C
macrophages
D
adipocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The large amount of amorphous ground substance gives the impression of a lot of space between the fibers and cells of loose connective tissue. For this reason, loose connective tissue is also referred to as areolar tissue (areola = a small open area).

Detailed explanation-2: -The collagen and elastic fibers of connective tissue proper are histologically distinguishable as three fiber types: collagen, reticular, and elastic fibers.

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