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What is a reticular fiber?
Reticular fiber
Describe reticular connective tissue.
Reticular connective tissue is dominated by thin, branching reticular fibers and loose ground substance. The fibers and ground substance are produced by reticular cells, forming an internal scaffolding for organs such as lymph nodes, bone marrow, and the spleen.
What is reticular connective tissue?
Is a fine interlacing network of reticular fibers and reticular cells.
Where is reticular connective tissue located?
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What is the function of reticular connective tissue?
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What is an additional characteristic of reticular tissue?
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What type of connective tissue provides the framework for organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?
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Study Notes
Reticular Connective Tissue Overview
- Comprises thin, branching reticular fibers and loose ground substance.
- Produced by specialized cells known as reticular cells, a type of fibroblast.
Structure
- Characterized by a fine interlacing network of reticular fibers and reticular cells.
- Forms a net-like structure that provides support.
Function
- Serves as an internal scaffolding for organs like lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen.
- Supports various cell types, including white blood cells, mast cells, and macrophages.
Locations
- Predominantly found in lymphoid organs such as:
- Lymph nodes
- Bone marrow
- Spleen
Key Characteristics
- Reticular connective tissue is essential for organ framework and immune response support.
- Its network facilitates communication and organization between different cell types within the tissue.
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Description
This quiz covers the structure, function, and locations of reticular connective tissue. Learn about the supportive role it plays in lymphoid organs such as lymph nodes, bone marrow, and the spleen. Explore its key characteristics and the importance of its network in immune response.
