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Areolar Connective
Tissue
Areolar connective tissue
is found throughout the body. It provides
cushioning and flexibility wherever it is present. Its main cell type
is the fibroblast, or fiber-producing cell. The fibroblasts produce
two kinds of intercellular fibers:
 | collagen - the main fiber type which is
strong but relatively inelastic
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| elastic fibers - a minor component.
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The fibers are arranged in a loose, random
meshwork.
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areolar connective tissue (microscopic whole mount) |
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areolar connective tissue (microscopic section) |
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