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Connective Tissue Proper:Cells
Cells and functions
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Anatomy
11th Grade
02/05/2009
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Fibroblasts
 Definition
Always Present.
Secret hyaluronan to make ground
substance.
viscous
Term
Macrophages
 Definition
WBC's that engulf Pathogens
Term
Adipocytes
 Definition
Fat Cells
Term
Mesenchymal Cells
 Definition
Stem Cells that produce Macrophages, fibroblast and other connective tissue cells
Term
Melanocytes
 Definition
synthesize/store pigment
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Mast Cells
 Definition
Release Histamine and Heparin in response to injury
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Lymphocytes
 Definition
WBC's involved in immune response
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Microphages
 Definition
WBC's involved in protection from pathogens
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