Connective Tissue Cell Types Quiz

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What are the most common cell types in connective tissue?

Fibroblasts and fibrocytes

Fibroblasts are...

  • Inactive
  • Active (correct)
  • Small
  • Irrelevant

Fibrocytes are...

  • Resting/inactive (correct)
  • Active
  • Irrelevant
  • Dormant

What do fibroblasts have?

<p>A larger nucleus, more abundant branched cytoplasm, with more developed Golgi apparatus and rough ER</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are fibroblasts targets of?

<p>Growth factors stimulating mitotic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibrocytes are ______ than fibroblasts, and are _______.

<p>smaller, Spindle-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibroblasts synthesize all components of the extracellular matrix and connective tissue fibres.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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