Cells Flashcards

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Fibroblast cell

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Produces fibers, most common. They are large shaped cells they produce fibers by secreting proteins into extra cellular matrix of connective tissue

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Macrophages cell

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Carry on phagocytosis originate white blood cells and are numerous fibroblasts in connective tissue. They carry phagocytosis they are defense

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Mast cell

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Secret heparin and histamine. Large and distributed throughout the connective tissue. Near the blood vessel. Prevents from blood from clotting

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Microglial cell

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Scattered throughout the central nervous system. They support neurons and phagocytize bacteria cell and cellular debris

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Oligodendrocytes cell

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Alone along nerve fibers. It provides insulating layers of myelin. Around the brain and spinal cord.

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Astrocytes

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Found between neurons and blood vessels, provides structural support join part by their abundant cellular processes and help regulate the concentration of nutrients and ion within the tissue

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Ependymal

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Form a epithelial like membrane that covers specialized brain part and forms inner linings that encloses. Spaces within the brain and spinal cord

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