Loose Connective Tissue Histology Slide
The fibroblast nuclei will be elongate.
Loose connective tissue histology slide. At the end of this class you should be able to describe characteristics components of ct classify ct correlate ct type with their function. As the name suggests the matrix is made of a loose network of fibres filled with a substantial amount of amorphous ground substance. Previous page next page. Loose connective tissue is characterized by a loose array of collagen strands which are produced by fibroblasts.
Vph 308 histology. Try to identify the cells and fibres this type of tissue contains many cells a loose arrangement of fibres and moderately viscous fluid matrix. Some of the individual fat cells are often broken during tissue preparation but the overall impression of what the tissue looks like is the important point. Connective tissue slides 1.
The ecm is composed of a moderate amount of ground substance and two main types of protein fibers. Function bind together support strengthen organ systems protect and insulate internal organs compartmentalize structures skeletal muscles transport system blood stored energy adipose immune response white blood cells 3. In some locations of loose connective tissue adipose tissue is a common component such as some regions of the hypodermis. Loose connective tissue lct also called areolar tissue belongs to the category of connective tissue proper.
Histology of connective tissues 3. Definition connective tissues ct are a group of tissues which connects or binds other tissues in the body. Look for adipose tissue in slide 30 which is taken from abdominal mesentery the connective tissue that suspends the viscera within the abdominal cavity. Dermis containing loose areolar ct.
It contains some cells called plasma cells finer elastin fibres and thicker collagen fibres. The macrophage is the connective tissue representative of the reticuloendothelial or mononuclear phagocyte system. Elastic and reticular fibers. Yes this is unilocular adipose tissue.
This is an example of loose connective tissue from a lymph gland. Its cellular content is highly abundant and varied.