MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The reticular connective tissues are found in the kidney, the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Their function is to form a stroma and provide structural support, such as that in the lymphoid organs, e.g. red bone marrow, spleen, and lymph node stromal cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the spleen, reticular fibers provide a supporting framework for the capsule, C; for the trabeculae, T, which contain the larger blood vessels; and for the central arterioles, A. A fine reticular meshwork is present throughout the organ in the red pulp.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph nodes are meeting points for circulating immune cells. A network of reticular cells that ensheathe a mesh of collagen fibers crisscrosses the tissue in each lymph node. This reticular cell network distributes key molecules and provides a structure for immune cells to move around on.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reticular tissue, a form of loose connective tissue wherein reticular fibres are the most predominant fibrous constituent, serves as the supporting structure of the bone marrow, liver and lymphoid organs (spleen, lymph nodes, and tonsils).