Areolar loose connective tissue functions in supporting small glands. supporting epithelia. anchoring blood vessels and nerves. all of the answers are valid
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Step 1: Define areolar loose connective tissue — a widely distributed loose connective tissue composed of fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, abundant amorphous ground substance, and a loose network of collagen, elastic and reticular fibers; it is well Show more…
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