Question

Which of the following tissue belongs to the category of loose connective tissue?

• A. White fibrous tissue
• B. Areolar tissue
• C. Yellow fibrous tissue
• D. Cartilage tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is B Areolar tissue

• Cartilage has widely spaced cells interspersed in the matrix made of proteins and sugars. It covers the ends of bones at joints and provides for easy movement. The main functions of white fibrous tissue involve supporting and protecting the surrounding structures.
• Areolar connective tissue is a type of loose connective tissue, which is found in between the skin and the muscles, around blood vessels, nerves. It is also found in the bone marrow.
• In this way, it fills the space inside the organ, supports the internal organ and also helps in tissue repair. Yellow fibrous tissue enables organs and parts of organs to stretch (and contract). This is important when the function of the organ involves movement like expansion and contraction of membranes e.g. of lung tissue.
• So, the correct answer is option B.