CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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Which type of these cells found in areolar connective tissue secretes proteins into the matrix to make fibres?
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Fibroblasts
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Chondrocytes
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Mast cells
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Macrophages
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fibroblasts are a type of cell found in areolar tissue involved in the production of protein fibers of the extracellular matrix.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fibroblasts are the most abundant cells of the areolar tissue. It produces fibres called fibroblasts in their young active phase and fibrocytes when they are old and inactive. It synthesises proteins called collagen, elastin and reticulin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Areolar connective tissue is a type of dense, irregular connective tissue found in the human body. It consists mainly of a network of fibres and cells which are held together by a gel-like matrix.
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