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The connective tissue that acts as a sponge soaking up fluids when edema occurs is the loose connective tissue, specifically the areolar tissue. This tissue contains a high amount of interstitial fluid which can expand to accommodate excess fluid in cases of edema.
A type of connective tissue known as loose connective tissue acts like a sponge. It is made up of a loose arrangement of collagen and elastic fibers with a gel-like ground substance that acts as a cushion and helps in absorbing fluid. This tissue is commonly found in areas where flexibility and support are needed.
Elastic Connective
a basement membrane occurs between the epithelial tissue and the connective tissue
Muscle
connective tissue
Connective tissue is the tissue group with widely scattered cells. In connective tissue, cells are separated by an extracellular matrix composed of fibers and ground substance. Examples of connective tissue include loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, and adipose tissue.
Connective Tissue, because it's formed from the same embryonic layer as other connective tissues.
Connective tissue
No. They are not connective tissue.
Elastic Connective Tissue
The tissue of the spleen is reticular connective tissue.