MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Adipose tissue, or fat tissue, is considered a connective tissue even though it does not have fibroblasts or a real matrix and only has a few fibers. Adipose tissue is made up of cells called adipocytes that collect and store fat in the form of triglycerides, for energy metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fibroblasts’ most well-known biological role is the production of the rich ECM of connective tissues. Fibroblasts produce and secrete all components of the ECM, including the structural proteins, adhesive proteins, and a space-filling ground substance composed of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph is also a fluid connective tissue similar to blood except it lacks blood proteins, red blood cells, platelets, and plasma proteins.

Detailed explanation-4: -The common cell types in connective tissue include: fibroblasts, mast cells, plasma cells, macrophages, adipocytes, and leukocytes. Slide 72 Tendon. Fibroblasts are the most common cell type of connective tissue. They produce both fibers and amorphous ground substance.