MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the tissue that forms internal supporting framework of soft organs such as the spleen
A
Reticular tissue
B
mesenchyme
C
Elastic Cartilage
D
hyaline cartilage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reticular tissue forms a mesh-like, supportive framework for soft organs such as the liver, the spleen, and lymphatic tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reticular tissue is a special type of connective tissue that predominates in various locations that have a high cellular content. It has a branched and mesh-like pattern, often called reticulum, due to the arrangement of reticular fibers (reticulin). These fibers are actually type III collagen fibrils.

Detailed explanation-3: -Connective tissue contributes to numerous body functions, including supporting organs and cells, transporting nutrients and wastes, defending against pathogens, storing fat, and repairing damaged tissues. Connective tissue is composed primarily of an extracellular matrix and a limited number of cells.

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