Connective Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
8 Types of cells in connective tissue
A
- Blasts
- Cytes
- FIbroblasts
- Macrophages
- Mast Cells
- Plasma Cells
- Adipocytes
- White blood cells
2
Q
Function of macrophage
What is it developed from?
A
dispose unwanted materials (phagocytosis)
developed from monocytes
3
Q
5 Types of white blood cells
A
- Neutrophils - first cells to appear at injury site
- Eosinophils - hypersensitivity response
- Basophils - hypersensitivity response
- Monocytes - form macrophage
- Lymphocytes - form plasma cells
4
Q
Function of mast cells
A
Produce histamine that dilates blood vessels as part of inflammatory response
5
Q
Function of plasma cells
What is it developed from?
A
Secrete antibodies
Developed from B lymphocytes
