NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
internal skeleton to support cell types, also phagocytic (protection)
A
osseous tissue
B
areolar
C
blood
D
reticular
E
adipose
Explanation: 

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: -Reticular connective tissue. Reticular connective tissue is named for the reticular fibers which are the main structural part of the tissue. The cells that make the reticular fibers are fibroblasts called reticular cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Function. The fibers form a soft skeleton (stroma) to support the lymphoid organs (lymph node stromal cells, red bone marrow, and spleen). Adipose tissue is held together by reticular fibers.

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