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Connective Tissues Flashcards

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Macrophage

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uses phagocytosis to engulf foreign microbes in the body

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Stem cell

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they can be any cell that is needed in the body

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White Blood cells

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Fight off disease, infections, sickness, etc

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Fibers

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*reticular fibers; provides stretchability to tissue; made up of elastin (protein)

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Collagen

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thickest + strongest, displays tensile strength, pulled without tearing

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Role of connective tissue

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Support, insulation (adipose tissue), produce rbc, protects against infection, helps to repair damaged tissue

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