Areolar Connective Tissues MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

• It is the most widely distributed connective tissue. 

Structure: 

• It is in the form of fine threads that cross each other in every direction and leave small spaces called areolae. 
• It is made up of ground substance, the matrix, white, yellow and reticular fibres and cells such as fibroblasts, mast cells, macrophages, lymphocytes, plasma cells, mesenchyme cells, chromatophores, fat cells. 

 Location:

• It is present under the skin as subcutaneous tissue in between and around muscles, nerves and blood vessels of sub-mucosa of the gastro-intestinal tract and respiratory tract, in bone marrow, between lobes and lobules of compound glands etc.
• This tissue also forms the internal framework of many organs. 

Functions: 

• The major function of areolar connective tissue is to bind the parts together. 
• It also provides strength, elasticity, support. 
• It can also allow the diffusion of materials and cells to the infected area.