1. The Cells of Connective Tissue
Fibroblasts
Macrophages
Fat cells/ Adipose cells
Mast cells
Plasma cells

2. Connective Tissue

3. Fibroblast Most common in connective tissue
Synthesize the extracellular matrix and collagen.
Play a critical role in would healing.

4. Fibroblast

5. Macrophage Phage= to eat Cyte= cell
Macrophages are active phagocytes and type of white blood cell
Engulf and destroy foreign material and damaged cells.

6. Macrophage

7. Fat Cells/ Adipose Cells
Synthesizes and contains large globules of fat
Also serve as a fuel reserve

8. Mast Cells
Mediate inflammatory responses such as hypersensitivity and allergic reactions
Store a number of chemical mediators

9. Plasma Cells
Involved in the synthesis, storage, and release of antibodies
Each cell can secrete several thousand molecules of antibodies

10. The Fibers Collagen Fibers- scars are made of collagen
Elastic Fibers- help restore normal shape after distortion
Reticular Fibers-very delicate

11. Loose (Areolar) Connective Tissue
Location: Beneath most epithelial layers
Muscles
Functions:
Nourish nearby epithelial cells
Fill spaces between muscles
Binds skin to underlying organs.

12. Adipose Connective Tissue
Locations: Joints
Some organs ( Kidney, heart)
Lower layer of skin
Behind eye balls
Functions:
Cushioning
Insulation
Energy storage

13. Hayline Cartilage
Locations: Ends of bones in many joints
Supporting rings of trachea
Functions:
Development and growth of most bones
Keep respiratory passageway open
Elastic Cartilage:
Locations: Ears (External)
Larynx
Functions:
Framework for ear and voicebox.

14. Fibrocartilage:
Locations:
Vertebrae
Bones in the knee
Pelvic girdle
Functions:
Shock absorber, cushions