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Extracellular matrix
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consists of protein fibers, a ground substance and fluid.
various from fluid to semi solid to solid. |
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Fibroblast
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Most common
Produce collagenous and elastic fibers into extracellular matrix |
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Macrophages
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From white blood cells.
Carry on phagocytosis - he ingestion of bacteria or other particles. |
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Mast cells
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Release heparin (anti-clotting) and histamine
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Collagenous fibers
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Composed of elastin (glycoprotein).
Great Tensile (relating to tension) strength. flexible, but only slightly elastic. |
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Elastic fibers
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Composed of elastin and very elastic.
Complex networks. Weaker than collagenous. |
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Reticular fibers
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Very fine, collagenous fibers.
Delicate supporting networks. |
