HISTOLOGY
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Detailed explanation-1: -The primary cell of connective tissue is the fibroblast. Its function is to produce and maintain the ECM of connective tissue. Besides fibroblasts, several other cell types are present. These are the cells of the immune system (macrophages, lymphocytes and mast cells) and adipocytes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The cells of connective tissue include fibroblasts, adipocytes, macrophages, mast cells and leucocytes. The term “connective tissue” (in German, Bindegewebe) was introduced in 1830 by Johannes Peter Müller.
Detailed explanation-3: -OVERVIEW of Connective Tissue Connective tissue is derived from embryonic mesenchyme (unlike most epithelial tissue, which is derived from ectoderm and endoderm). Connective tissue consists of individual cells scattered within an extracellular matrix.