Reticular fibers of connective tissue

Question

Specify what reticular fibers of connective tissue are and where they can be found?

Answer 1

Reticular fibers are delicate interstitial fibers which are made up of the special type of collagen called as collagen type III. They can be found in several tissues and organs like in lymphnodes, in spleen, in blood vessels, in the liver and also covering muscle fibers.