Reticular Tissue

Question 1

characteristics of reticular tissue

Answer 1

abundance of reticular fibers

Question 2

reticular fibers are PAS positive meaning…

Answer 2

periodic-acid-schiff positive; they have a high proportion of glycogen or carbohydrate macromolecules

Question 3

reticular fibers are argyophilic, meaning…

Answer 3

contain cells that reduce silver solution to metallic silver

Question 4

where is reticular tissue found

Answer 4

kidney