Connective Tissues Flashcards
1.
Specialized cells
2.
Extracellular protein fibers
3.
Ground substance
Matrix
Extracellular protein fibers and ground substance
Living
Specialized cells
Ground substance
Clear, colorless, viscous. Fills the space between cells
Connective tissue proper
Connective tissue proper- loose
Areola, adipose, reticular
Areolar connective tissues function
Areolar tissue: cell population
Mesenchymal cells (stem cells), fibroblasts (makes immature fibers)
Fibrocytes- mature form of fibroblast
Melanocytes- produce melanin (pigment)
Macrophages- big cells eat things (white blood cell)
Mast cells- release histamines and heparin
Lymphocytes- specific immune cells
Microphages- eat small things
Fibroblast
Aerolar connective tissue
Adipose tissue
Adipose tissue
Stores lipids
Adipose tissue