MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of connective tissue cells secretes proteins into the matrix to make fibers?
A
fibroblasts
B
chondrocytes
C
mast cells
D
macrophages
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The fibers and other components of the connective tissue matrix are secreted by fibroblasts. Loose connective tissue, also called areolar connective tissue, has a sampling of all of the components of a connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fibroblasts. These are the least specialised of all the cells. They are mainly responsible for secreting the non-rigid extracellular matrix including the fibres: collagen, elastin or fibronectin.

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