Which tissue forms the supporting framework for epithelium?

Question

Which tissue forms the supporting framework for epithelium? (A) Dense connective tissue (B) Lymph (C) Areolar tissue (D) Adipose tissue

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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.

Q. Which tissue forms the supporting framework for epithelium?

Dense connective tissue

Lymph

Areolar tissue

Adipose tissue

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.