Histology of Connective Tissues Flashcards
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What are the
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What are the components of connective tissue
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- Cells
- Extracellular matrix
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What is the extracellular matrix made of
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- Ground substance
- Fibres
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What is ground substance made up of
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- GAGs
- Proteoglycans
- Water
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What are the 3 types of fibres
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- Collagen
- Elastin
- Reticular
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What are fibroblast cells
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The main type of cells in non-specialised connective tissue
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Describe the shape of Fibroblast cells
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Spindle shaped (longitudinal)
Cigar shaped (transverse)
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What do fibroblast cells do
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Produce and maintain extracellular matrix and ground substance
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