connective tissue

connective tissue

1. cells

   • fixed CT cell
     • adibocytes
     • pericytes
     • mast cell
     • maicrophages
     • fibroblasts
       • produce fiber precursors and ground substance
   • transient CT cells

2. ECM

   • Ground substance
     • Inorganic compounds
     • Water
     • Organic compounds
   • Fibers
     • Collagen
       • Formed of collagen protein
       • strongest fibers
       • usually in bundles , not branched
       • filxible but not strechable
       • found in places where strength in requaired like : tendons and ligments
     • Elastic
       • strong ,elastic ,and can brach
       • formed of elastin protein
       • found in strechable organs like : aorta
     • Reticular

3. Types of connective tissue

   • proper
   • blood
   • cartilage
   • bone