Structural Organisation In Animals Question 44

Question: In the given figure of areolar connective tissue, the different cells and parts have been marked by alphabets (1, 2, 3 & 4). Choose the answer in which these alphabets correctly match with the parts and cells they indicate.

Options:

A) 1-Adipocyte, 2-Collagen fibres, 3-Microfilament, 4-Mast cells

B) 1-Macrophage, 2-Collagen fibres, 3-Microfilament, 4-Mast cells

C) 1-Macrophage, 2-Collagen fibres, 3-Microtubule, 4-RBC

D) 1-Macrophage, 2-Fibroblast, 3-Collagen fibres, 4-Mast cells

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] The given figure represents loose connective tissue (areolar tissue).

Loose connective tissue has cells and fibres which are loosely arranged in a semi-fluid ground substances, 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.