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From which cells do fat cells develop at sites that accumulate fat?
From which cells do fat cells develop at sites that accumulate fat?
What is the characteristic appearance of fat cells when stained with H&E?
What is the characteristic appearance of fat cells when stained with H&E?
What is the function of plasma cells?
What is the function of plasma cells?
What is the characteristic feature of the nucleus in plasma cells?
What is the characteristic feature of the nucleus in plasma cells?
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What is the function of Russell bodies in plasma cells?
What is the function of Russell bodies in plasma cells?
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What is the characteristic shape of mast cells in light microscopy?
What is the characteristic shape of mast cells in light microscopy?
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What is the main function of mesenchymal cells in connective tissue?
What is the main function of mesenchymal cells in connective tissue?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of old fibroblasts (fibrocytes)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of old fibroblasts (fibrocytes)?
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Which type of cells is responsible for secreting tropocollagen to form collagenic fibers?
Which type of cells is responsible for secreting tropocollagen to form collagenic fibers?
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What is the primary function of fibroblasts in wound repair?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in wound repair?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of fibroblasts under electron microscopy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fibroblasts under electron microscopy?
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What is the origin of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
What is the origin of fibroblasts in connective tissue?
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What is the characteristic of mast cell granules when stained with basic dyes?
What is the characteristic of mast cell granules when stained with basic dyes?
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What is the origin of macrophages in prenatal life?
What is the origin of macrophages in prenatal life?
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What is the function of macrophages?
What is the function of macrophages?
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What is the shape of a macrophage when it is compressed by other tissues?
What is the shape of a macrophage when it is compressed by other tissues?
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What is characteristic of the nucleus of a macrophage?
What is characteristic of the nucleus of a macrophage?
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What is the characteristic of macrophages when viewed under electron microscopy?
What is the characteristic of macrophages when viewed under electron microscopy?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of mast cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of mast cells?
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Which of the following is a type of fixed connective tissue cell?
Which of the following is a type of fixed connective tissue cell?
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