PPT-Medical School Histology Basics Connective Tissue

VIBS 289 Larry Johnson Texas AampM University Mast cell Macrophage Fibroblasts Fibroblasts Plasma cell Fat cells Function of Connective Tissue. School Histology Basics Connective Tissue. VIBS 289. . . Larry Johnson Texas A&M University. Mast cell. Macrophage. Fibroblasts. Fibroblasts. Plasma cell. 4-. 2. Tissue Level of Organization. The classification of tissue types is based on the structure of cells; the composition of noncellular substance surrounding cells (extracellular matrix) and the functions of the cells.. VIBS 289 lab. . . Larry Johnson Texas A&M University. Epithelium - function. Epithelium. forms the . outer protective surface . of the body and . all the glands. Form metabolic and structural connections between other tissues… nutrition and support. Forms a protective sheath around organs and helps insulate the body…cushion. Acts as a reserve for energy…storage. General Characteristics. Does have blood vessels- . variations in blood supply (ligaments and tendons don’t heal as fast because they are poorly vascularized). Cartilage is avascular –no blood supply- heals very slowly. 4-. 2. Tissue Level of Organization. The classification of tissue types is based on the structure of cells; the composition of noncellular substance surrounding cells (extracellular matrix) and the functions of the cells.. VIBS 289 lab. . . Larry Johnson Texas A&M University. Epithelium - function. Epithelium. forms the . outer protective surface . of the body and . all the glands. MMHS Anatomy. Location and Description. Location. :. Found throughout the body but never exposed to the . external. environment.. Description. :. Made up of . specialized. cells.. Contains extracellular . MMHS Anatomy. Location and Description. Location. :. Found throughout the body but never exposed to the . external. environment.. Description. :. Made up of . specialized. cells.. Contains extracellular . A. General . Characteristics. 1. Connective tissues function to . bind structures, provide support and protect, serve as frameworks, fill spaces, store fat, produce blood cells, protect against infections, and help repair tissue damage.. J. Matthew Velkey. matt.velkey@duke.edu. . 452A Davison. Connective Tissue. Connective Tissue. Muscle. Epithelium. Epithelium. Connective Tisue. papilla. ridge (peg). General Properties of Connective Tissue. T- TUBULES & SARCOPLASMIC RETICULUM. Less regular arrangement. T- Tubules are more numerous. At level of Z- line. DIAD. CONDUCTING SYSTEM. Mitochondria more numerous. Lipofuscin. pigment granules. Basics: . Connective Tissue. VIBS 243. Larry Johnson Texas A&M University. Mast cell. Macrophage. Fibroblasts. Fibroblasts. Plasma cell. Fat cells. Introduction. . Multicellular Organisms Need 3 Mechanisms . ------------------------------------------------------------- . Distribute oxygen, nutrients, and hormones.