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What is the main function of fibroblasts and fibrocytes in connective tissues?
What is the main function of fibroblasts and fibrocytes in connective tissues?
- Produce antibodies
- Synthesize the components of the extracellular matrix (correct)
- Release histamine to promote inflammation
- Phagocytosis of foreign particles
What is the difference between fibroblasts and fibrocytes?
What is the difference between fibroblasts and fibrocytes?
- Fibroblasts are metabolically active while fibrocytes are metabolically resting (correct)
- Fibroblasts have a round shape while fibrocytes have a spindle shape
- Fibroblasts are found in blood while fibrocytes are found in connective tissues
- Fibroblasts are involved in immune response while fibrocytes are not
Where are fibroblasts and fibrocytes derived from?
Where are fibroblasts and fibrocytes derived from?
- Blood plasma
- Undifferentiated mesenchymal cells (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Adipose tissue
What is the morphology of fibroblasts and fibrocytes?
What is the morphology of fibroblasts and fibrocytes?
How are fibroblasts and fibrocytes distinguished under the light microscope with the HE technique?
How are fibroblasts and fibrocytes distinguished under the light microscope with the HE technique?
What is the function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat)?
What is the function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat)?
In which animals is brown adipose tissue (brown fat) typically found?
In which animals is brown adipose tissue (brown fat) typically found?
Where is brown adipose tissue (brown fat) mainly localized in the body?
Where is brown adipose tissue (brown fat) mainly localized in the body?
What is the role of thermogenin in brown adipose tissue (brown fat)?
What is the role of thermogenin in brown adipose tissue (brown fat)?
What is the color of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) when fresh?
What is the color of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) when fresh?
Which cell type synthesizes and stores triglycerides, originating from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells?
Which cell type synthesizes and stores triglycerides, originating from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells?
Which cell type releases heparin, histamine, and other chemical mediators of inflammation?
Which cell type releases heparin, histamine, and other chemical mediators of inflammation?
Which cell type is involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
Which cell type is involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
Which cell type regulates blood flow in capillaries and venules through contractile activity?
Which cell type regulates blood flow in capillaries and venules through contractile activity?
Which cell type oxidizes fatty acids in mitochondria, producing heat?
Which cell type oxidizes fatty acids in mitochondria, producing heat?
Which of the following is a characteristic of macrophages?
Which of the following is a characteristic of macrophages?
What is the characteristic feature of macrophages under chronic inflammation?
What is the characteristic feature of macrophages under chronic inflammation?
Which cells are examples of transient, free, or immigrant cells?
Which cells are examples of transient, free, or immigrant cells?
Which type of leukocytes can cross the vascular wall by diapedesis to reach loose connective tissue?
Which type of leukocytes can cross the vascular wall by diapedesis to reach loose connective tissue?
Which of the following is an example of mature connective tissue?
Which of the following is an example of mature connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue consists of randomly oriented collagen fibers, providing mechanical protection and tensile strength in different directions?
Which type of connective tissue consists of randomly oriented collagen fibers, providing mechanical protection and tensile strength in different directions?
Where is reticular tissue mainly found?
Where is reticular tissue mainly found?
Which subtype of adipose tissue is primarily involved in energy storage in the form of lipids for chemical energy production?
Which subtype of adipose tissue is primarily involved in energy storage in the form of lipids for chemical energy production?
In which type of connective tissue are collagen fibers ordered and provide high tensile strength?
In which type of connective tissue are collagen fibers ordered and provide high tensile strength?
Where is dense irregular connective tissue found, providing resistance to stretching and mechanical protection?
Where is dense irregular connective tissue found, providing resistance to stretching and mechanical protection?
Macrophages are metabolically active cells involved in synthesizing extracellular matrix components.
Macrophages are metabolically active cells involved in synthesizing extracellular matrix components.
Fibroblasts and fibrocytes are temporary forms of the same cell type.
Fibroblasts and fibrocytes are temporary forms of the same cell type.
Fibroblasts are the metabolically resting form of fibrocytes.
Fibroblasts are the metabolically resting form of fibrocytes.
Fibroblasts and fibrocytes originate from differentiated mesenchymal cells.
Fibroblasts and fibrocytes originate from differentiated mesenchymal cells.
Fibroblasts and fibrocytes are the most common cells of most connective tissues.
Fibroblasts and fibrocytes are the most common cells of most connective tissues.
Pericytes regulate blood flow in capillaries and venules through contractile activity
Pericytes regulate blood flow in capillaries and venules through contractile activity
Triglycerides synthesis takes place in adipocytes from glycerol phosphate and free fatty acids
Triglycerides synthesis takes place in adipocytes from glycerol phosphate and free fatty acids
Unilocular adipocytes store triglycerides as a single large droplet and release glycerol and fatty acids
Unilocular adipocytes store triglycerides as a single large droplet and release glycerol and fatty acids
Multilocular adipocytes oxidize fatty acids in mitochondria, producing heat
Multilocular adipocytes oxidize fatty acids in mitochondria, producing heat
Mast cells are generally located around small blood vessels in connective tissue
Mast cells are generally located around small blood vessels in connective tissue
Brown adipose tissue is primarily involved in energy storage in the form of lipids for chemical energy production.
Brown adipose tissue is primarily involved in energy storage in the form of lipids for chemical energy production.
Brown adipose tissue is typically found in adult humans.
Brown adipose tissue is typically found in adult humans.
Brown adipose tissue functions to maintain body temperature by storing triglycerides that can be metabolized in the mitochondria to produce energy in the form of heat.
Brown adipose tissue functions to maintain body temperature by storing triglycerides that can be metabolized in the mitochondria to produce energy in the form of heat.
The color of fresh brown adipose tissue is brownish.
The color of fresh brown adipose tissue is brownish.
Brown adipose tissue is highly localized in the subcutaneous tissue and in certain organic regions such as the armpit, the mesentery, mediastinum, thoracic aorta, and perirenal fat.
Brown adipose tissue is highly localized in the subcutaneous tissue and in certain organic regions such as the armpit, the mesentery, mediastinum, thoracic aorta, and perirenal fat.
Macrophages have a half-life of about six months
Macrophages have a half-life of about six months
Macrophages can transform into epithelioid cells and foreign body giant cells under chronic inflammation
Macrophages can transform into epithelioid cells and foreign body giant cells under chronic inflammation
All types of blood leukocytes can cross the vascular wall by diapedesis to reach loose connective tissue
All types of blood leukocytes can cross the vascular wall by diapedesis to reach loose connective tissue
There are three types of embryonic connective tissue: mesenchymal connective tissue, mucous connective tissue, and vascular connective tissue
There are three types of embryonic connective tissue: mesenchymal connective tissue, mucous connective tissue, and vascular connective tissue
Plasma cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are examples of transient, free, or immigrant cells
Plasma cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are examples of transient, free, or immigrant cells
Loose connective tissue is predominant in the pia mater and arachnoids, surrounding blood vessels, and between muscle and solid organ cells, providing mechanical support and protection.
Loose connective tissue is predominant in the pia mater and arachnoids, surrounding blood vessels, and between muscle and solid organ cells, providing mechanical support and protection.
Dense irregular connective tissue consists of randomly oriented collagen fibers, providing mechanical protection and tensile strength in different directions.
Dense irregular connective tissue consists of randomly oriented collagen fibers, providing mechanical protection and tensile strength in different directions.
Reticular tissue forms the structure of organs such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, due to the delicate network of reticular fibers and cells.
Reticular tissue forms the structure of organs such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, due to the delicate network of reticular fibers and cells.
Adipose tissue, a loose connective tissue, consists mainly of adipocytes, with white and brown subtypes based on adipocyte type, color, vascularity, and metabolic activity.
Adipose tissue, a loose connective tissue, consists mainly of adipocytes, with white and brown subtypes based on adipocyte type, color, vascularity, and metabolic activity.
Dense regular connective tissue is present in tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments, gradually transmitting biomechanical force from flexible fibrous units to rigid bone units.
Dense regular connective tissue is present in tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments, gradually transmitting biomechanical force from flexible fibrous units to rigid bone units.
Adipocytes synthesize and store triglycerides, originating from undifferentiated ______ cells
Adipocytes synthesize and store triglycerides, originating from undifferentiated ______ cells
Myofibroblasts share characteristics with fibroblasts and smooth ______ cells
Myofibroblasts share characteristics with fibroblasts and smooth ______ cells
Mast cells release heparin, histamine, and other chemical mediators of ______
Mast cells release heparin, histamine, and other chemical mediators of ______
Multilocular adipocytes oxidize fatty acids in mitochondria, producing ______
Multilocular adipocytes oxidize fatty acids in mitochondria, producing ______
Pericytes regulate blood flow in capillaries and venules through ______ activity
Pericytes regulate blood flow in capillaries and venules through ______ activity
Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is primarily involved in ______ storage in the form of lipids for chemical energy production
Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is primarily involved in ______ storage in the form of lipids for chemical energy production
Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is mainly localized in the subcutaneous tissue and in certain organic regions such as the armpit, the mesentery, mediastinum, thoracic aorta, and ______ fat
Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is mainly localized in the subcutaneous tissue and in certain organic regions such as the armpit, the mesentery, mediastinum, thoracic aorta, and ______ fat
The function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is ______
The function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is ______
The color of fresh brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is ______
The color of fresh brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is ______
Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is typical of hibernating animals, rodents, monkeys, and newborn animals, and its function is to maintain body temperature by storing triglycerides that can be metabolized in the mitochondria to produce energy in the form of heat thanks to the presence of an enzyme (thermogenin) which prevents the formation of ______
Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is typical of hibernating animals, rodents, monkeys, and newborn animals, and its function is to maintain body temperature by storing triglycerides that can be metabolized in the mitochondria to produce energy in the form of heat thanks to the presence of an enzyme (thermogenin) which prevents the formation of ______
Fixed or resident cells are stable cell populations, with a long half-life. They originate both from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells and from undifferentiated precursors of the bone marrow. They are: â–ª â–ª â–ª â–ª â–ª Fibroblasts and fibrocytes Pericytes Fat cells, adipose cells or adipocytes Mast cells Some macrophages
Fixed or resident cells are stable cell populations, with a long half-life. They originate both from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells and from undifferentiated precursors of the bone marrow. They are: â–ª â–ª â–ª â–ª â–ª Fibroblasts and fibrocytes Pericytes Fat cells, adipose cells or adipocytes Mast cells Some macrophages
Fibroblasts are the metabolically active form, while fibrocytes are metabolically resting. These are temporary forms of the same cell type. They originate from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells. They are the most common cells of most connective tissues, and their function is to synthesize the components of the extracellular matrix (both the fibers and the ground substance)
Fibroblasts are the metabolically active form, while fibrocytes are metabolically resting. These are temporary forms of the same cell type. They originate from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells. They are the most common cells of most connective tissues, and their function is to synthesize the components of the extracellular matrix (both the fibers and the ground substance)
Morphology: they are spindle cells and are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the collagen fibers. Under the light microscope, with the HE technique, its cytoplasm, which is acidophilic, is not usually distinguished from neighbouring collagen fibers, so only nuclei between fibers are seen
Morphology: they are spindle cells and are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the collagen fibers. Under the light microscope, with the HE technique, its cytoplasm, which is acidophilic, is not usually distinguished from neighbouring collagen fibers, so only nuclei between fibers are seen
Laminin, large glycoprotein. It is the main component of the basement membrane. It is synthesized by cells that are in contact with it
Laminin, large glycoprotein. It is the main component of the basement membrane. It is synthesized by cells that are in contact with it
Two types of cells are distinguished according to their presence in the tissue: o o Fixed cells or resident cells Transient, free or inmigrant cells
Two types of cells are distinguished according to their presence in the tissue: o o Fixed cells or resident cells Transient, free or inmigrant cells
Macrophages have a half-life of about two ______
Macrophages have a half-life of about two ______
Under chronic inflammation, macrophages can transform into epithelioid cells and foreign body ______ cells
Under chronic inflammation, macrophages can transform into epithelioid cells and foreign body ______ cells
Plasma cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and some macrophages are examples of transient, free, or ______ cells
Plasma cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and some macrophages are examples of transient, free, or ______ cells
There are two types of embryonic connective tissue: mesenchymal connective tissue and mucous connective ______
There are two types of embryonic connective tissue: mesenchymal connective tissue and mucous connective ______
Mature connective tissue includes loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue, and specialized connective tissue like cartilage, bone, and ______
Mature connective tissue includes loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue, and specialized connective tissue like cartilage, bone, and ______
Loose connective tissue is predominant in the pia mater and arachnoids, surrounding blood vessels, and between muscle and solid organ cells, providing mechanical support and ______
Loose connective tissue is predominant in the pia mater and arachnoids, surrounding blood vessels, and between muscle and solid organ cells, providing mechanical support and ______
Components of loose connective tissue include ground substance, resident cells (fibrocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages, adipocytes, mast cells), and scarce fibers (of all three types). Dense connective tissue, similar to loose connective tissue, varies in its component amounts, with dense irregular and dense regular subtypes based on fiber orientation.
Components of loose connective tissue include ground substance, resident cells (fibrocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages, adipocytes, mast cells), and scarce fibers (of all three types). Dense connective tissue, similar to loose connective tissue, varies in its component amounts, with dense irregular and dense regular subtypes based on fiber orientation.
Dense regular connective tissue has ordered collagen fibers, with two varieties: collagenous (e.g., tendons, ligaments) and elastic (e.g., large-caliber blood vessels, spine ligaments), providing high tensile ______.
Dense regular connective tissue has ordered collagen fibers, with two varieties: collagenous (e.g., tendons, ligaments) and elastic (e.g., large-caliber blood vessels, spine ligaments), providing high tensile ______.
White adipose tissue is densely packed unilocular adipocytes, primarily storing energy in the form of lipids for chemical energy ______.
White adipose tissue is densely packed unilocular adipocytes, primarily storing energy in the form of lipids for chemical energy ______.
Reticular tissue is made up of reticular fibers and reticular cells, forming a delicate network in the spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and ______
Reticular tissue is made up of reticular fibers and reticular cells, forming a delicate network in the spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and ______
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Explain the difference between fibroblasts and fibrocytes in terms of their functional states and origin.
Explain the difference between fibroblasts and fibrocytes in terms of their functional states and origin.
What is the main function of fibroblasts and fibrocytes in connective tissues?
What is the main function of fibroblasts and fibrocytes in connective tissues?
Where are fibroblasts and fibrocytes derived from?
Where are fibroblasts and fibrocytes derived from?
Describe the morphology of fibroblasts and fibrocytes under the light microscope.
Describe the morphology of fibroblasts and fibrocytes under the light microscope.
Explain the stability and origin of fixed or resident cells in connective tissues.
Explain the stability and origin of fixed or resident cells in connective tissues.
Describe the components of loose connective tissue and their functions.
Describe the components of loose connective tissue and their functions.
Distinguish between dense irregular and dense regular connective tissue based on their fiber orientation and functions.
Distinguish between dense irregular and dense regular connective tissue based on their fiber orientation and functions.
Explain the composition and functions of reticular tissue in the body.
Explain the composition and functions of reticular tissue in the body.
Discuss the characteristics and functions of white adipose tissue.
Discuss the characteristics and functions of white adipose tissue.
Explain the role of dense irregular connective tissue in the body, including its predominant locations and functions.
Explain the role of dense irregular connective tissue in the body, including its predominant locations and functions.
Explain the function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) and its typical localization in the body.
Explain the function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) and its typical localization in the body.
What is the color of fresh brown adipose tissue (brown fat) and what is its significance?
What is the color of fresh brown adipose tissue (brown fat) and what is its significance?
What is the role of thermogenin in brown adipose tissue (brown fat)?
What is the role of thermogenin in brown adipose tissue (brown fat)?
Name the types of animals in which brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is typical and explain its function in these animals.
Name the types of animals in which brown adipose tissue (brown fat) is typical and explain its function in these animals.
What is the main function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) and how does it achieve this function?
What is the main function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat) and how does it achieve this function?
Explain the differences between fibroblasts and fibrocytes in terms of size, nucleolus appearance, and metabolic activity.
Explain the differences between fibroblasts and fibrocytes in terms of size, nucleolus appearance, and metabolic activity.
Describe the functions of myofibroblasts and their similarities with other cell types in connective tissue.
Describe the functions of myofibroblasts and their similarities with other cell types in connective tissue.
What are the main functions of adipocytes and how do they synthesize and store triglycerides?
What are the main functions of adipocytes and how do they synthesize and store triglycerides?
Explain the role of mast cells in inflammation and immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
Explain the role of mast cells in inflammation and immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
How do pericytes regulate blood flow in capillaries and venules, and what is their significance in connective tissue?
How do pericytes regulate blood flow in capillaries and venules, and what is their significance in connective tissue?
Explain the differences between transient, free or immigrant cells and fixed or resident cells in connective tissue.
Explain the differences between transient, free or immigrant cells and fixed or resident cells in connective tissue.
Describe the functions and characteristics of macrophages in connective tissue.
Describe the functions and characteristics of macrophages in connective tissue.
What are the two types of embryonic connective tissue and where are they found?
What are the two types of embryonic connective tissue and where are they found?
Explain the morphology and characteristics of loose and dense connective tissues.
Explain the morphology and characteristics of loose and dense connective tissues.
What are the main types of mature connective tissue and what are their characteristics?
What are the main types of mature connective tissue and what are their characteristics?
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Types of Connective Tissue and Their Functions
- Loose connective tissue is predominant in the pia mater and arachnoids, surrounding blood vessels, and between muscle and solid organ cells, providing mechanical support and protection.
- Components of loose connective tissue include ground substance, resident cells (fibrocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages, adipocytes, mast cells), and scarce fibers (of all three types).
- Dense connective tissue, similar to loose connective tissue, varies in its component amounts, with dense irregular and dense regular subtypes based on fiber orientation.
- Dense irregular connective tissue consists of randomly oriented collagen fibers, providing mechanical protection and tensile strength in different directions.
- Dense regular connective tissue has ordered collagen fibers, with two varieties: collagenous (e.g., tendons, ligaments) and elastic (e.g., large-caliber blood vessels, spine ligaments), providing high tensile strength.
- Reticular tissue is made up of reticular fibers and reticular cells, forming a delicate network in the spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other structures.
- Adipose tissue, a loose connective tissue, consists mainly of adipocytes, with white and brown subtypes based on adipocyte type, color, vascularity, and metabolic activity.
- White adipose tissue is densely packed unilocular adipocytes, primarily storing energy in the form of lipids for chemical energy production.
- Dense irregular connective tissue is found in muscle fasciae, organ capsules, dermis, and the taste, providing resistance to stretching and mechanical protection.
- Dense regular connective tissue is present in tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments, gradually transmitting biomechanical force from flexible fibrous units to rigid bone units.
- Reticular tissue forms the structure of organs such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, due to the delicate network of reticular fibers and cells.
- Adipose tissue, classified into white and brown subtypes, is mainly involved in energy storage, mechanics, isolation, and organic metabolism.
Types of Connective Tissue and Their Functions
- Loose connective tissue is predominant in the pia mater and arachnoids, surrounding blood vessels, and between muscle and solid organ cells, providing mechanical support and protection.
- Components of loose connective tissue include ground substance, resident cells (fibrocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages, adipocytes, mast cells), and scarce fibers (of all three types).
- Dense connective tissue, similar to loose connective tissue, varies in its component amounts, with dense irregular and dense regular subtypes based on fiber orientation.
- Dense irregular connective tissue consists of randomly oriented collagen fibers, providing mechanical protection and tensile strength in different directions.
- Dense regular connective tissue has ordered collagen fibers, with two varieties: collagenous (e.g., tendons, ligaments) and elastic (e.g., large-caliber blood vessels, spine ligaments), providing high tensile strength.
- Reticular tissue is made up of reticular fibers and reticular cells, forming a delicate network in the spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other structures.
- Adipose tissue, a loose connective tissue, consists mainly of adipocytes, with white and brown subtypes based on adipocyte type, color, vascularity, and metabolic activity.
- White adipose tissue is densely packed unilocular adipocytes, primarily storing energy in the form of lipids for chemical energy production.
- Dense irregular connective tissue is found in muscle fasciae, organ capsules, dermis, and the taste, providing resistance to stretching and mechanical protection.
- Dense regular connective tissue is present in tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments, gradually transmitting biomechanical force from flexible fibrous units to rigid bone units.
- Reticular tissue forms the structure of organs such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, due to the delicate network of reticular fibers and cells.
- Adipose tissue, classified into white and brown subtypes, is mainly involved in energy storage, mechanics, isolation, and organic metabolism.
Types of Connective Tissue and Their Functions
- Loose connective tissue is predominant in the pia mater and arachnoids, surrounding blood vessels, and between muscle and solid organ cells, providing mechanical support and protection.
- Components of loose connective tissue include ground substance, resident cells (fibrocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages, adipocytes, mast cells), and scarce fibers (of all three types).
- Dense connective tissue, similar to loose connective tissue, varies in its component amounts, with dense irregular and dense regular subtypes based on fiber orientation.
- Dense irregular connective tissue consists of randomly oriented collagen fibers, providing mechanical protection and tensile strength in different directions.
- Dense regular connective tissue has ordered collagen fibers, with two varieties: collagenous (e.g., tendons, ligaments) and elastic (e.g., large-caliber blood vessels, spine ligaments), providing high tensile strength.
- Reticular tissue is made up of reticular fibers and reticular cells, forming a delicate network in the spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other structures.
- Adipose tissue, a loose connective tissue, consists mainly of adipocytes, with white and brown subtypes based on adipocyte type, color, vascularity, and metabolic activity.
- White adipose tissue is densely packed unilocular adipocytes, primarily storing energy in the form of lipids for chemical energy production.
- Dense irregular connective tissue is found in muscle fasciae, organ capsules, dermis, and the taste, providing resistance to stretching and mechanical protection.
- Dense regular connective tissue is present in tendons, ligaments, and elastic ligaments, gradually transmitting biomechanical force from flexible fibrous units to rigid bone units.
- Reticular tissue forms the structure of organs such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, due to the delicate network of reticular fibers and cells.
- Adipose tissue, classified into white and brown subtypes, is mainly involved in energy storage, mechanics, isolation, and organic metabolism.
Macrophages and Connective Tissue Summary
- Macrophages are fixed or resident cells that become mobile in response to stimulation.
- They have lysosomes, phagocytosis capacity, and receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulins.
- All macrophages originate from a common stem cell in the bone marrow and have a half-life of about two months.
- Some macrophages behave as transient connective tissue cells (free macrophages) and others as fixed connective tissue cells (resident macrophages).
- Macrophages have an irregular morphology, large size (10-30 µm), cytoplasmic processes called filopodia, and highly developed RER and Golgi Complex.
- Under chronic inflammation, macrophages can transform into epithelioid cells and foreign body giant cells.
- Macrophages' functions include phagocytosis, synthesis and release of cytokines, and processing and presentation of antigens to lymphocytes.
- Transient, free or immigrant cells are non-stable cell populations that originate mainly from undifferentiated cells in the bone marrow and circulate in the blood.
- Plasma cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and some macrophages are examples of transient, free, or immigrant cells.
- All types of blood leukocytes can cross the vascular wall by diapedesis to reach loose connective tissue.
- There are two types of embryonic connective tissue: mesenchymal connective tissue and mucous connective tissue.
- Mature connective tissue includes loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue, and specialized connective tissue like cartilage, bone, and blood.
Macrophages and Connective Tissue Summary
- Macrophages are fixed or resident cells that become mobile in response to stimulation.
- They have lysosomes, phagocytosis capacity, and receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulins.
- All macrophages originate from a common stem cell in the bone marrow and have a half-life of about two months.
- Some macrophages behave as transient connective tissue cells (free macrophages) and others as fixed connective tissue cells (resident macrophages).
- Macrophages have an irregular morphology, large size (10-30 µm), cytoplasmic processes called filopodia, and highly developed RER and Golgi Complex.
- Under chronic inflammation, macrophages can transform into epithelioid cells and foreign body giant cells.
- Macrophages' functions include phagocytosis, synthesis and release of cytokines, and processing and presentation of antigens to lymphocytes.
- Transient, free or immigrant cells are non-stable cell populations that originate mainly from undifferentiated cells in the bone marrow and circulate in the blood.
- Plasma cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and some macrophages are examples of transient, free, or immigrant cells.
- All types of blood leukocytes can cross the vascular wall by diapedesis to reach loose connective tissue.
- There are two types of embryonic connective tissue: mesenchymal connective tissue and mucous connective tissue.
- Mature connective tissue includes loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue, and specialized connective tissue like cartilage, bone, and blood.
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