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Areolar Connective Tissue |
They have a gell-like matrix containing collagen, elastic and reticular fibres. Cell types present are fibroblast, macrophages, mast cells, and some WBCs |
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Areolar CTs can be found in the lamina propria of the mucous membrane, surrounding capillaries and packaging organs |
Areolar CTs functions are they wrap and cushion organs, hold and convey tissue fluids, macrophages phagocytize bacteria, mast cells play a role in inflammation. |
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Other types of loose CTs are adipose and reticular tissues |
Other proper connective tissue apart from the loose CTs are the dense CTs divided into dense regular, dense irregular and elastic |
