4. Tissues & Histology
Connective Tissue Proper: Loose Connective Tissue
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceHow does areolar tissue and epithelial tissue work together to prevent infection?
A
Both areolar tissue and epithelial tissue are richly supplied with blood, mast cells, and macrophages, providing defense against microbes.
B
Areolar tissue provides both the collagen that creates a barrier in epithelial tissue and the macrophage that travel through epithelial tissue defending against microbes.
C
Epithelial tissue provides a tight barrier that microbes cannot pass. Areolar tissue contains immune cells for when that barrier is compromised.
D
Areolar tissue provides a tight barrier that microbes cannot pass and epithelial tissue sends signals directing the immune system where white blood cells are needed.
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