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Where in the body would you be most likely to find secretory cells shaped like dice?
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38. Animal Form and Function
Animal Tissues
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Plasma, a fluid containing water, salts, and dissolved proteins, is the extracellular matrix of __________.
A
bone
B
cartilage
C
loose connective tissue
D
fibrous connective tissue
E
blood
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Understand the definition of plasma: Plasma is the liquid component of blood, consisting of water, salts, and proteins. It serves as the extracellular matrix in which blood cells are suspended.
Identify the components of blood: Blood is composed of plasma and cellular elements such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Differentiate between types of connective tissues: Bone, cartilage, loose connective tissue, and fibrous connective tissue are all types of connective tissues, but they have different extracellular matrices.
Recognize that plasma is specific to blood: Unlike other connective tissues, blood has a fluid extracellular matrix known as plasma, which is unique to it.
Conclude that the extracellular matrix of blood is plasma, distinguishing it from other connective tissues that have solid or semi-solid matrices.
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