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Adipose, or fat tissue, is an example of loose connective tissue. Page 3. Page 3 of 4. Medical Laboratory Techniques Department. Lab ...
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Lab 5,6 :connective tissue Msc. Samah Sajad Kadhim
Connective tissue is the most abundant and the most widely distributed of the tissues. Connective tissues perform a variety of functions including support and protection. All connective tissue consists of three main components: fibers, ground substance and cells.
Lab 5,6 :connective tissue Msc. Samah Sajad Kadhim
The CT matrix contains variety of fibers (collagen and elastic), and ground substance that occupies the spaces between the cells and fibers. The ground substance is a viscous, clear with high water content. The matrix provides mechanical and structural support as well as tensile strength for the tissues. It also provides pathways for cell migration, and cell differentiation. It facilitates cell communication (transmission of molecules and information across the plasma membranes).
Cells in connective tissue can be divided into two group:
(fibroblasts, Fat cells, Mast cells and Mesenchymal cells).
(Neutrophils, Eosinophil, Plasma cells, T-cells and Macrophages).
Types of Connective Tissues:
of ground substance or cells or both cells and ground substance. The fibers
tissue.
Lab 5,6 :connective tissue Msc. Samah Sajad Kadhim
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue: This tissue has fibers that are not arranged in parallel bundles as in dense regular connective tissue. This type of connective tissue produces the tough coverings that package organs, such as the capsules of the kidneys and adrenal glands.
3 - Specialized Connective Tissue: The specialized connective tissues include supportive connective tissues or skeletal tissues (cartilage and bone) and vascular or fluid tissues (blood and lymph).
