MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a cell associated with connective tissue?
A
Fibroblast
B
Adipocyte
C
Macrophage
D
All answers are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A fibroblast is the most common type of cell found in connective tissue responsible for maintaining the extracellular matrix.

Detailed explanation-2: -Connective tissues are classified into four classes: BLOOD, BONE, CARTILAGE, CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most connective tissues are composed of ground substance, fibers, and cells, although blood and lymph are specialized fluid connective tissues without fiber.

Detailed explanation-4: -Collagen fibers-most are type I collagen (most abundant protein in the body) Elastic fibers-contain elastin and fibrillin. Reticular fibers-contain type III collagen.

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