Question

Name and state the function of two fibres of the aereolar loose connective tissues

Answer 1

Areolar tissue is found in many locations around the body.

One important area is the skin (areolar tissue is found in both the dermis and sub-cutaneous layers of the skin - see diagram). The areolar tissue located in the skin binds the outer layers of the skin to the muscles beneath.

Areolar tissue is also found in or around mucous membranes, and around blood vessels, nerves, and the organs of the body.

Areolar tissue binds skin to the muscles beneath. This loose connective tissue also forms a link between organs - while also enabling a high degree of movement between adjacent body parts.

The key functions of areolar tissue can be summarised as providing:

Support
Strength, and
Elasticity.