Reticular fibres Flashcards
1
Q
What are reticular fibres composed of?
A
Type 3 collagen secreted by reticular cells. Thus, reticular fibres may sometimes be called collagenous fibres.
2
Q
Which cells are supported by a network of reticulin fibres?
A
Soft tissues such as the liver, bone marrow and lymphatic system organs.
3
Q
Which stain is used to stain this?
A
Reticulin stain (silver)
4
Q
What type of cells are in the liver that are surrounded by the reticular fibres?
A
Hepatocytes
5
Q
What is a sinusoid in a liver cell?
A
Serves as a location for mixing of the oxygen-rich blood from the hepatic artery from the aorta and the nutrient-rich blood from the portal vein.
6
Q
What is the portal vein?
A
Carries blood from the GI tract and spleen to the liver.
