Areolar Connective Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
What is areolar connective tissue?
A
Areolar connective tissue is the most widespread connective tissue of the body
2
Q
What is areolar tissue used for?
A
It is used to attach the skin to the underlying tissue
3
Q
What does areolar do between organs?
A
It fills the spaces between various organs and thus holds them in place as well as cushions and protects them
4
Q
What does areolar tissue surround?
A
It surrounds and supports the blood vessels
5
Q
Explain the arrangement of the fibres of areolar connective tissue
A
- arranged in no particular pattern
- run in all direction
- form a loose network in the intercellular material
6
Q
Describe the appearance and contents of areolar connective tissue fibres
A
- white collagen fibres are predominant
- usually appear as broad pink bands
- some yellow elastic fibres (thin, dark) also present
7
Q
Which cellular elements in the areolar connective tissue are visible/not visible?
A
- fibroblasts are difficult to distinguish
- mast cells are usually visible
8
Q
What do mast cells contain?
A
They have course, dark-staining granules in their cytoplasm
