Connective Tissue Proper Cells

The Cell, Connective Tissue Proper

Connective Tissue Proper Cells:

Fundamentals:

Purpose/Function:

• Local maintenance, repair, energy storage
• Some permanent residents
• Defend and repair damaged tissues

Types:

• Fibroblasts - Major
• Macrophages - Major
  • engulf bact and dead cells via phagocytosis
• Adipocytes
• Mesenchymanl cells
• Melanocytes
• Mast cells
• Lymphocytes
• Microphages
  • Neutrophils
  • Eosinophils

=Building Up Concept:

• Connective Tissue