Bio 235 Chapter 4 Athabasca Questions with Complete Solutions

Bio 235 Chapter 4 Athabasca Questions with
Complete Solutions

Connective tissue A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its

part. Stores energy, immune response.




Connective tissue has 1.Fibroblast


2.Macrophages

3.PLasma cells

4.Mast cells

5.Adipocytes

6. Leukocytes




Fibroblasts In connective tissue, cells that secrete the proteins of the fibers.




Plasma cells produce antibodies




Mast cells Cells that release chemicals (such as histamine) that promote inflammation.

, Adipocytes fat cells




Leukocytes white blood cells




Connective tissue extracellular matrix consist of 2.... 1. Ground Substance


2. Fibers




Connective tissue-ground substance stores water, connects tissue, tissue development and

migration




connective tissue- fibers collagen, elastic, reticular. to strength connective tissue




connective tissue- ground substance has (GAG) 1. Proteoglycans


2.Hyaluronic acid

3.Chondroition sulfate

4.dermata sulfate