GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Transport and trophic function of the connective tissue is performed because of:
A
collagen fibres
B
adipocytes
C
elastic fibres
D
plasmocytes
E
amorphous component of the intercellular substance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The amorphous ground substance of connective tissue is a transparent material with the properties of a viscous solution or a highly hydrated thin gel. Its principal constituents are large carbohydrate molecules or complexes of protein and carbohydrate, called glycosaminoglycans (formerly known as mucopolysaccharides).

Detailed explanation-2: -[Intercellular substance of connective tissue: collagen and mucopolysaccarides]

Detailed explanation-3: -Fibroblasts are the most common cell type of connective tissue. They produce both fibers and amorphous ground substance.

Detailed explanation-4: -The intercellular substance the fills interstitial spaces is called interstitial matrix, or just matrix.

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