Question

State two functions of areolar tissue.

Answer 1

Hint:
Areolar tissue is the most widely distributed type of connective tissue in vertebrates. Its fibers are apart from each other hence having open space for interstitial fluid in between.

Complete answer:
In order to answer this question we need to know about tissue, loose connective tissue and its types also.
Tissue is the assembly of similar cells and their extracellular matrix to perform specific functions. The word "Tissue" comes from French word "tissu", meaning something that is "woven".
Connective tissue is a type of animal tissue, along with epithelial, muscle and nervous tissue. It develops from the mesoderm and is found in between other tissues. Loose connective tissue is a common type of connective tissue in vertebrates with more ground substance and a relative lack of fibrous tissue. They include areolar, reticular, and adipose are types of loose connective tissue.
Areolar tissue is found beneath the epidermis layer and underneath epithelial tissue. It makes the skin elastic. It holds organs in situ and attaches animal tissue to other underlying tissues.
Organs rich in loose connective tissue have sites that undergo oedema helpful in indicating kidney failure or nephrotic syndrome.
It acts as a packaging tissue, holds organs in place, and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues.
The layer of skin is connected with other tissues like blood vessels with the help of these tissues. The cells act as reserves for water and important ions.
It is also found in or on mucous membranes and around blood vessels, nerves and the organs of the body and supports internal organs.

Note:All connective tissue consists of three main components: fibers (elastic and collagenous fibers), ground substance and cells. Also, areolar tissue is highly variable in appearance therefore, difficult to distinguish from dense irregular connective tissue.