Question

What are the functions of (a) fibroblast (b) mast cells (c) plasma cells (d) macrophages and (e) immunocytes ?

Answer 1

Connective tissue:

1. It is the most widely distributed animal tissue.
2. It possesses scattered living cells embedded in the matrix.
3. These cells help to connect, bind, pack and support different structures of the animal body.
4. The connective tissues are specialized to connect the various parts of the body.

Cells of connective tissue:

1. Fibroblasts secrete fibers and matrix-forming ground substances,
2. Mast cells secrete matrix, anticoagulant heparin, histamine, and serotonin, which promote inflammation of the infected area,
3. Plasma cells secrete antibodies and act as a defense cells of the body.
4. Macrophages destroy and remove the invading bacteria, foreign bodies, and damaged cells from tissues and help in protecting the body and providing immunity.
5. Immunocytes produce antibodies for the immune response.