Multiple Choice
Which of the following are components of the extracellular matrix found in connective tissue?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Connective Tissue
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What type of cell produces connective tissue fibers?
A
Adipocyte
B
Chondrocyte
C
Fibroblast
D
Osteocyte
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Understand the role of connective tissue in the body. Connective tissue supports, binds, and protects organs and other tissues. It is composed of cells, fibers, and ground substance.
Identify the types of cells involved in connective tissue. Common cells include fibroblasts, adipocytes, chondrocytes, and osteocytes, each with specific functions.
Focus on fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are the most common cells in connective tissue and are responsible for producing the extracellular matrix and collagen fibers.
Differentiate fibroblasts from other cells. Adipocytes store fat, chondrocytes are involved in cartilage formation, and osteocytes are bone cells. Fibroblasts specifically produce connective tissue fibers.
Conclude that fibroblasts are the cells that produce connective tissue fibers, contributing to the structural framework of tissues.
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