NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following BUILD collagen and are the most common cell type of connective tissue
A
histiocytes
B
histamine
C
heparin
D
fibroblast
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fibroblasts are the most common cell type of connective tissue. They produce both fibers and amorphous ground substance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dense connective tissue contains more collagen fibers than loose connective tissue. Dense regular connective tissue (Figure 4) has fibers arranged in neatly organized, parallel bundles. It has both collagen and elastic fibers, which provide great tensile strength and elasticity in one direction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The process of collagen synthesis occurs mainly in the cells of fibroblasts which are specialized cells with the main function of synthesizing collagen and stroma.

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