Which one of the following fibre is not found in areolar tissue?

Fibroblast cell

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Reticular fibre

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Elastin fibre

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Macrophages

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Solution

The correct option is B Reticular fibre
Areolar tissue present beneath the skin. Often it serves as a support framework for epithelium. It contains fibroblasts (cells that produce and secrete fibres), macrophages, elastin fibres and mast cells.
Reticular fibres are mainly distributed in lymphoid organs like spleen or lymph nodes.

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