Question

What are the living cells of connective tissue called ?

Answer 1

Components of connective tissue

Cells

1. It contains living cells of varying types.
2. The cells of connective tissues are loosely packed and are of varying types.
3. The cells are less in number.
4. These cells help to connect, bind, pack and support different structures of the animal body.

Matrix

1. The main bulk of the connective tissue is a homogenous, gel-like intercellular substance called matrix.

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.