connective tissue Flashcards
(46 cards)
where are fibroblasts
in serveral tissues
what are fibroblasts function
secretory function
where are macrophages from
from monocytes
what do macrophages do
engulf bacteria and cell debris by phagocytosis
where are plasma cells developed from
B lymphocytes
what do plasma cells do
make antibodies
where are mast cells
near blood vessels
what do mast cells do
release histamine
what are adipocytes
fat cells or adipose cells
what do adipocytes do
store triglycerides (fat)
what is in the extracellular matrix
fluid, gel or solid protein fibers
how many types of fibers are there
3
name the 3 types of fibers
collagen
elastic
reticular
what are the properties of collagen fibers
very strong and flexible
what are the properties of elastic fibers
smaller stretch and return to original length
what are the properties of reticular fibers
form a mesh
provides support and strength
found in basement membranes and organ support
name the types of loose connective tissue
areolar
adipose
reticular
what are areolar cells
cells embedded in a matrix of glycoproteins, elastin and collagen fibers
what are adipose cells
cells filled with fat droplet
what are reticular cells
mesh of reticulin fibers
what are the classifications of dense connective tissues
dense regular
dense irregular
elastic
describe cartilage
a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers embedded in chondroitin sulphate
what is cartilage stronger than
dense fibrous
where is cartilage found
spaces called lacunae
