MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: A general characteristic of connective tissue is that there is usually the presence of a matrix between the cells of the tissue. In addition, the vast majority of the tissue is this matrix, with few spaced out cells being present in the matrix.

Detailed explanation-2: -Connective tissues are characterized by an abundance of intercellular matrix with relatively few cells. Connective tissue cells are able to reproduce but not as rapidly as epithelial cells. Most connective tissues have a good blood supply but some do not. Numerous cell types are found in connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -In most connective tissues, the matrix macromolecules are secreted largely by cells called fibroblasts (Figure 19-35).

Detailed explanation-4: -Connective tissue consists of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix. The matrix, in turn, consists of fibers and ground substance. Characteristic connective tissue cell types include both resident cells and immigrant or wandering cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fibroblasts are the most common cell type of connective tissue. They produce both fibers and amorphous ground substance.