NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Loose connective tissue works to hold organs in place and is made up of extracellular matrix and collagenous, elastic and reticular fibers. Dense connective tissue is what makes up tendons and ligaments and consist of a higher density of collagen fibers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Function. Areolar connective tissue holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues. It also serves as a reservoir of water and salts for surrounding tissues. Almost all cells obtain their nutrients from and release their wastes into areolar connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Areolar connective tissue is found across the body, specifically under the epithelial cell layer of organ systems with external openings, like the digestive tract, respiratory system, and under the dermis of the skin.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is a type of loose connective tissue. It contains fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Areolar connective tissue is made of cells and extracellular matrix ("extra-” means “outside", so the extracellular matrix is material that is outside of the cells). The matrix has two components, fibers and ground substance.