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The cells capable of producing fibres in areolar tissue are _____

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Mast cells

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Fibroblasts

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Macrophages

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Mucous cells

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Solution

The correct option is B
Fibroblasts

Loose connective tissue is a category of connective tissue which includes areolar tissue, reticular tissue, and adipose tissue. Cells called fibroblasts are widely dispersed in adipose tissue; they are irregular branching cells that secrete strong fibrous proteins and proteoglycans as an extracellular matrix.

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