Question

State the function of areolar tissue?

Answer 1

Areolar tissue:-

1. Areolar tissue is the type of connective tissue which connects and surrounds different body organs.
2. In vertebrates, it is the most abundant connective tissue.
3. This tissue contains a high volume of gelatinous ground substance in the extracellular matrix.

Function:-

1. Areolar tissue provides nutrition to the cells of our body.
2. It protects the organ from external forces.
3. It plays a vital role in repairing tissues.
4. It binds various structures with one another to prevent their dislocation by allowing limited movement.
5. Areolar tissue also serves as a reservoir of water and salts for surrounding tissues.