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Harold Peregrino posted an update in the group
Histology Art (MT 30 – I) 4 years, 3 months ago Connective tissue is classified based on the type of cells, arrangement and type of fibers, and composition of the extracellular matrix.Connective tissue proper
Loose (areolar) connective tissue – highly cellular with a sparse, random arrangement of collagen fibers (and some elastic fibers)
Dense connective tissue – collagen fibers with little ground substance
Dense regular connective tissue – collagen fibers oriented in the same direction
Dense irregular connective tissue – collagen fibers woven in multiple directions
Specialized connective tissues
Adipose tissue – storage of fats in adipocytes (more cells than extracellular matrix)
Cartilage – extracellular matrix of type II collagen fibers and a highly-hydrated ground substance
Bone – calcified extracellular matrix
Blood – fluid matrix containing cells
Embryonic connective tissue
Mesenchyme – forms connective tissue between developing organs
Mucous connective tissue – found in the umbilical cord