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Histology- Connective tissue (Functions (support, connection, protection,…
Histology- Connective tissue
components
cell
pericytes
fat cells (adipocytes)
fibroblasts
Myeloid lineage
macrophages
mast cells
Leukocytes
Lymphoid lineage
Plasma cells
Leukocytes
ECM
ground substance (amorphous)
Noncollagenous structural protein
Proteoglycans
tissue fluid
connective tissue fibers
Collagen fibers
elastic fibers (yellow fibers)
Functions
support, connection
protection, repair
storage
transport
Classification
Embryonic connective tissue
mesenchymal connective tissue
mucous connective tissue
Adult connective tissue
common
loose connective tissue
clinical--Marfan syndrome
dense connective tissue
Specialized
Adipose
White
weight regulation
Short-term
Ghrelin
Peptide YY
Long-term
Leptin
Insulin
brown
Blood
Lymphatic tissue
Bone
Cartilage
Hemopoietic tissue
clinical--Fibrosis
Kidney fibrosis