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What are the three types of connective tissues?
1. Cells
2. Protein Fibers
3. Ground Substance (matrix)
Fibroblast
Produce protein fibers and ground substance
Adipocytes
Storage, reserve. (fat cells)
Fixed Macrophage
Phagocytosis
: the cellular process of phagocytes and protists of engulfing solid particles
White blood cells
Mesenchymal Cells
Divide due to injury, fix and repair
Mast Cells
Release Histamine and Heparin
Plasma Cells
Form Antibodies
Free Macrophage
Phagocytosis
: the cellular process of phagocytes and protists of engulfing solid particles
White blood cells
Other Leukocytes
Immune Response
Collagen
Strong, very abundant. 25% of total protein in body
Elastic
Stretches to 150% of length.
Reticular
Small net
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TinoB
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5824
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connective tissue
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Connective tissue
Updated
2010-02-01T20:36:27Z
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