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What is the difference between areolar adipose and reticular tissue?

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Difference between Composition:

  • Areolar tissue is tissue consists of fibers and several type of cellds.
  • Adipose Tissue is made up of Adipocytes derived from fibroblast.
  • Reticular tissue is made up of network of interconnected reticular fibers and reticular cells.

Difference in Location:

  • Areolar tissue is located in the under the cutaneous layer.It is also present around blood vessel.
  • Adipose tissue also known as fat tissue is located along with areolar tissue.
  • Reticular tissue is located on the stroma of the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, red bone marrow, around blood vessel and muscle.

Difference in Function:

  • Areolar tissue gives strength, elasticity and support to the organs they are present in.
  • Adipose tissue provide cushioning and protects organ. Being insulators they reduce heat loss and conserve energy in form of fats.
  • Reticulate tissue forms a supportive framework and binds muscles together.

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