Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Connective Tissue - Before You Go On - Page 159: 12

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Areolar Tissue exhibits loosely organized fibers, abundant blood vessels, and a lot of seemingly empty space. It possesses all six of the aforementioned cell types. Its fibers run in random directions and are mostly collagenous, but elastic and reticular fibers are also present.

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