Q.
Which of the following act as a supporting framework for epithelium?
2191
184
NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Structural Organisation in Animals
Report Error
Solution:
Loose connective tissue has cells and fibres loosely arranged in a semi-fluid ground substance, for example, 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, and mast cells. Adipose tissue is a modified areolar tissue located mainly beneath the skin. The cells of this tissue are specialized to store fats. The excess of nutrients that are not used immediately are converted into fats and are stored in this tissue.