Question

A diagram of areolar connective tissue is given below.

Identify the option with correct labeling.

• A. P = Fibroblast, R = Collagen fibres
• B. R = Collagen fibres, S = Macrophages
• C. Q = Fibroblast, S = Mast cell
• D. P = Macrophage, S = Fibroblast.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Areolar tissue possesses fibroblast cells, mast cells and macrophages. It acts as a supporting framework for epithelia. It is located beneath the skin as a panniculus carnosus.