Question

What are the fibers present in the connective tissue proper?

Answer 1

Connective tissue proper: Connective tissue proper consists of collagen fibres, elastin fibres and fibroblast cells.

1. Areolar tissue: It has cells and fibres loosely arranged in a semi-fluid ground substance called matrix. It takes the form of fine threads crossing each other in every direction leaving small spaces called areolae. It joins skin to muscles, fills space inside organs and is found around muscles, blood vessels and nerves. It helps in the repair of tissues after injury and fixes skin to underlying muscles.
2. Adipose Tissue: Adipose tissue is the aggregation of fat cells or adipocytes spherical or oval in shape. It serves as a fat reservoir. The matrix consists of collagen fibres, elastin fibres and fibroblast cells.