NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Areolar connective tissue joins the skin and muscles as it is dense and irregular in nature. It has a gel-like matrix made of cells and fibres. It is also called loose connective tissue and helps in holding the epithelial tissues to cells beneath.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loose CT (or areolar tissue) is the most widespread CT of the body. It is characterized by an abundance of ground substance, plus thin and relatively few fibres and cells (Fig. 1.7). The main cellular elements are fibroblasts and a smaller amount of adipocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common of all of the loose connective tissues is the areolar loose connective tissue. It is found throughout the body under the dermis layer of the skin.