connective tissue

Cells and extracellular matrix

Support stuctural Defense and protection Act as a transport medium

these are stable cells that remain in the ct where they perform their specific function. They live a long time

fibroblasts and mesenchymal cells

these are cells that move around in the bloodstream. they do not live long and are derived from bone marrow.

plasma cells, lymphocytes and macrophages

these are a fixed type of cellin CT They are most abundant in embryonic tissue developing they differentiate into a variety of disticnt cell types

yes- they product collagen, reticular and elastic fibres and fill in spaces in ct

active and inactove

they are found in close association with collagen bundles. They are elongated cells with a pale staining nucleus and a dark nucleus

inactive fibroblast are smaller and have a smaller nucleus and are more elongated

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that play a central role in the immune system. They are a type of transient cell. Macrophages develop from monocytes, a type of white blood cell that circulates in the bloodstream. When monocytes migrate into tissues, they mature into macrophages

they are a type of macrophage. They digest damaged, dead cells and debris via pahgocytosis with the action of hydrolytic enzymes

they are very large cells that are egg shapes and have granular cytoplasm. They producce histamine and heparin. They play a role in the immune system reposne

histamine and heparin

Mast cells are fixed (resident) connective tissue cells — they stay put and act as local defenders in allergic and inflammatory reactions.

these are transient cells and are found in regions of chronic inflamation. They are derived from b lymphocyte cells and produce antiboides. Basophilic cytoplasm (rich in rough endoplasmic reticulum for protein synthesis).

antibodies- to help with immune response/fight infections

they are a transient type of cell and they are white blood cells that enter the CT Via the capillaries. Their job is to defend the body against infection, foreign substances, and disease.

it is a hydrated, amorphous gel-like substance containing GAG’s , glycoproteins and proglycans. They provide a medium for growth and repair and acts as a barrier

soft and hard

soft is less sulphated than hard. They are both made of GAG’S

in bone ground sybstance

in synovial fluid and vitreous humor