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What are the functions of areolar tissue? Where it is found?

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Functions of areolar tissue:
It helps in repairing the tissues of the skin and muscles.

Areolar tissue location:
(i) The areolar tissue is located in the skin. It helps in binding the outer layers of the skin to the muscles.
(ii) Areolar tissue is found in or around mucous membranes, and around blood vessels, nerves and the organs of the body. It helps in supporting internal organs.


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