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What type of connective tissue is classified as soft according to matrix?
What type of connective tissue is classified as soft according to matrix?
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies fixed and free cells in connective tissue?
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies fixed and free cells in connective tissue?
What type of cell can differentiate into smooth muscle during tissue repair?
What type of cell can differentiate into smooth muscle during tissue repair?
Which cell type has a branched structure in connective tissue?
Which cell type has a branched structure in connective tissue?
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What is a key histological feature of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells?
What is a key histological feature of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells?
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Which type of connective tissue is characterized as hard?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized as hard?
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Which of the following does NOT correlate with fibrotic conditions such as keloids?
Which of the following does NOT correlate with fibrotic conditions such as keloids?
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What is the primary function of active fibroblasts?
What is the primary function of active fibroblasts?
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Which cells change to phagocytic cells in the stroma of glands?
Which cells change to phagocytic cells in the stroma of glands?
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What characterizes the appearance of unilocular adipose cells under light microscopy?
What characterizes the appearance of unilocular adipose cells under light microscopy?
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How can multilocular adipose cells be distinguished from unilocular adipose cells?
How can multilocular adipose cells be distinguished from unilocular adipose cells?
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What is a key function of adipocytes in connective tissue?
What is a key function of adipocytes in connective tissue?
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What distinguishes pigment cells from fibroblasts?
What distinguishes pigment cells from fibroblasts?
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In which location would you primarily find fibrocytes?
In which location would you primarily find fibrocytes?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of macrophages?
Which statement accurately describes the role of macrophages?
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Which type of connective tissue cell is a major contributor to antigen presentation?
Which type of connective tissue cell is a major contributor to antigen presentation?
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What type of connective tissue is primarily found under epithelium and around blood vessels?
What type of connective tissue is primarily found under epithelium and around blood vessels?
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Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the antigen presenting cells discussed in the content?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the antigen presenting cells discussed in the content?
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What is a characteristic feature of mucoid connective tissue?
What is a characteristic feature of mucoid connective tissue?
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What primarily distinguishes brown adipose tissue from white adipose tissue?
What primarily distinguishes brown adipose tissue from white adipose tissue?
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Which connective tissue type is associated with the stroma of lymphatic organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?
Which connective tissue type is associated with the stroma of lymphatic organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?
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What types of cells form the basis of brown adipose tissue?
What types of cells form the basis of brown adipose tissue?
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Which function is NOT performed by connective tissue?
Which function is NOT performed by connective tissue?
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What is the role of the residual bodies found in the cells described?
What is the role of the residual bodies found in the cells described?
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Which type of connective tissue can be found in the pulp of a growing tooth?
Which type of connective tissue can be found in the pulp of a growing tooth?
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Study Notes
Connective Tissue Proper (Part 2)
- Connective tissue is composed of cells, fibers, and extracellular matrix
- Types of connective tissue:
- Soft: Connective tissue proper
- Rubbery: Cartilage
- Hard: Bone
- Fluid: Blood
Connective Tissue Proper Objectives
- Students will be able to classify connective tissues
- Students will be able to describe the histological structure (LM and EM) correlated to functions of UMCs, fibroblasts, pericytes, and reticular cells
- Students will be able to correlate keloid and palmar fibromatosis with their defective structures
Connective Tissue Cells (CT Cells) Characteristics
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Fixed cells (stable, long-lived):
- Mesenchymal cells
- Pericytes
- Fibroblasts
- Fat cells
- Reticular cells
- Fixed macrophages
- Pigment cells
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Free cells (transient, short-lived):
- Plasma cells
- Mast cells
- Leukocytes
- Free macrophages
Connective Tissue Cells (CT Cells) Shape
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Branched cells
- Mesenchymal cells
- Pericyte
- Fibroblast
- Reticular cell
- Fixed macrophage
- Pigment cell
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Rounded cells
- Fat cell
- Plasma cell
- Mast cell
- Leukocytes
- Free macrophage
Undifferentiated Mesenchymal Cells (UMCs)
- Origin and Site: Present in embryonic mesenchymal tissue and bone marrow in adults, and around blood vessels (pericytes)
- Shape (LM): Small, branched cells with pale basophilic cytoplasm and a central, large, oval, pale nucleus
- Shape (EM): Many ribosomes, but few other organelles
- Function: Can differentiate into other types of connective tissue cells, blood cells, smooth muscle fibers, and endothelial cells. In case of injury, they can differentiate into smooth muscle, endothelial cells, and fibroblasts, or respond by contraction and vasoconstriction
Fibroblasts
- Site: Most common type in connective tissue
- Active fibroblasts (LM): Stellate shape, many long processes, deeply basophilic cytoplasm, and a prominent nucleolus
- Inactive fibroblasts (fibrocytes): Spindle shapes with few processes, pale basophilic cytoplasm, and a small, dark nucleus
- Function: Synthesis of connective tissue fibers and matrix, production of growth factors that influence cell growth and differentiation, involved in wound healing
Reticular Cells
- Origin: UMCs
- Site: Stroma of glands, spleen, and lymph nodes
- Shape (LM): Small stellate cells with many long, thin processes, pale basophilic cytoplasm, prominent central rounded nucleus
- Function: Synthesis of reticular fibers, phagocytic cells, antigen-presenting cells, activate lymphocytes
Pigment Cells
- Origin: CT macrophages
- Site: Dermis of skin and pigmented layer of the eye
- Shape (LM): Small, branched cells with granular cytoplasm and central round nucleus
- Function: Carry melanin giving skin and eye color, protect the skin from light
Adipose Cells (Fat Cells/Adipocytes)
- Site: Located in white and brown adipose tissue
- White Adipose Cell (unilocular): Large, ovular cells with droplets of fat
- Brown Adipose Cell (multilocular): Smaller cells with multiple fat droplets, numerous mitochondria
- Function: White: Storage of fat for energy reserves and heat insulation, Brown: Breakdown of fat to generate heat
Macrophages (Free & Fixed)
- Origin: Monocytes
- Site: Connective tissue (fixed called histiocytes), lymphoid tissue, bone marrow, brain, liver, lung
- Shape (LM): Large branched cells with pseudopodia, pale basophilic cytoplasm, single dark eccentric kidney-shaped nucleus
- Shape (EM): Rich in lysosomes, containing phagocytosed particles
- Function: Phagocytosis of microorganisms, form multinucleated giant cells, antigen-presenting cells to activate B-lymphocytes to produce antibodies, produce enzymes and cytokines
Types of Connective Tissue Proper
- Loose (Areolar) CT: Supports epithelium, blood vessels, nerves; found under epithelium, dermis, skin, submucosa. Fills spaces between other tissues
- Reticular CT: Supports cells and tissues; present in stroma of lymphatic organs, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, glands
- Mucoid CT: Supports structures and protects them from pressure; located in the umbilical cord, pulp of growing teeth, and vitreous humor of the eye
White Fibrous Connective Tissue
- Function: Provides support and strength
- Site: Tendons, ligaments, aponeuroses, dermis, sclera, periosteum, perichondrium
- Structure: Bundles of collagen fibers running parallel to each other, parallel to forces
Irregular Connective Tissue
- Function: Provides strength in multiple directions
- Site: Dermis, periosteum, perichondrium
- Structure: Irregularly arranged collagen fibers
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Explore the intricate structures and functions of connective tissue proper in this comprehensive quiz. Delve into the characteristics of fixed and free connective tissue cells, and understand their roles in health and disease. Test your knowledge on the classification and histological features of various types of connective tissue.
