9) CT with Non Differientated ECM

Question 1

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Answer 1

Mesenchyme is the precursor embryonic tissue for all types of CT

It contains satellite undifferentiated cells and ground substances. There is a lack of fibres

Under specific stimuli the cells differentiate into the cells of the ct: fibroblasts, chondroblasts, osteoblasts, and adipoblasts

Question 2

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Answer 2

Mucous CT has an abundant abundance of ground substance rich in hyaluronic acid and its jelly like tissue contains few collagen fibres type 1 and 3

The cells in CT are mainly fibroblasts. It is found in the umbilical cord and is called Wharton’s jelly and in the pulp of young teeth