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Page 1 Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 0 Lesson Name : Connective Tissues Lesson Developer : Dr. Zubeda College/Department : Zoology Page 2 Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 0 Lesson Name : Connective Tissues Lesson Developer : Dr. Zubeda College/Department : Zoology Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 1 Table of Contents • Introduction • General Features of Connective Tissue • Locations of Connective Tissues • Functions of Connective Tissues • Components of Connective Tissue (I) Specialized cells in Connective Tissue 1. Fibroblasts 2. Macrophages 3. Plasma cells 4. Mast cells 5. Adipocytes 6. Leukocytes (II) Extracellular Matrix in Connective Tissue i. Ground Substance ii. Connective Tissue Fibers a. Collagen fibers b. Elastic fibers c. Reticular fibers • Classification of Connective Tissues A. EMBRYONIC CONNECTIVE TISSUES i. Mesenchyme ii. Mucous connective tissue B. MATURE CONNECTIVE TISSUES 1. CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER I. Loose Connective Tissues i. Areolar connective tissue ii. Adipose connective tissue iii. Reticular connective tissue II. Dense Connective Tissues i. Dense regular connective tissue ii. Dense irregular connective tissue iii. Elastic connective tissue 2. SUPPORTING CONNECTIVE TISSUE Page 3 Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 0 Lesson Name : Connective Tissues Lesson Developer : Dr. Zubeda College/Department : Zoology Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 1 Table of Contents • Introduction • General Features of Connective Tissue • Locations of Connective Tissues • Functions of Connective Tissues • Components of Connective Tissue (I) Specialized cells in Connective Tissue 1. Fibroblasts 2. Macrophages 3. Plasma cells 4. Mast cells 5. Adipocytes 6. Leukocytes (II) Extracellular Matrix in Connective Tissue i. Ground Substance ii. Connective Tissue Fibers a. Collagen fibers b. Elastic fibers c. Reticular fibers • Classification of Connective Tissues A. EMBRYONIC CONNECTIVE TISSUES i. Mesenchyme ii. Mucous connective tissue B. MATURE CONNECTIVE TISSUES 1. CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER I. Loose Connective Tissues i. Areolar connective tissue ii. Adipose connective tissue iii. Reticular connective tissue II. Dense Connective Tissues i. Dense regular connective tissue ii. Dense irregular connective tissue iii. Elastic connective tissue 2. SUPPORTING CONNECTIVE TISSUE Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 2 I. Cartilage i. Hyaline cartilage ii. Fibrous cartilage iii. Elastic cartilage II. Bone Tissue i. Compact bone ii. Spongy bone 3. FLUID CONNECTIVE TISSUE I. Blood Tissue II. Lymph • Summary • Exercises • Glossary • References Page 4 Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 0 Lesson Name : Connective Tissues Lesson Developer : Dr. Zubeda College/Department : Zoology Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 1 Table of Contents • Introduction • General Features of Connective Tissue • Locations of Connective Tissues • Functions of Connective Tissues • Components of Connective Tissue (I) Specialized cells in Connective Tissue 1. Fibroblasts 2. Macrophages 3. Plasma cells 4. Mast cells 5. Adipocytes 6. Leukocytes (II) Extracellular Matrix in Connective Tissue i. Ground Substance ii. Connective Tissue Fibers a. Collagen fibers b. Elastic fibers c. Reticular fibers • Classification of Connective Tissues A. EMBRYONIC CONNECTIVE TISSUES i. Mesenchyme ii. Mucous connective tissue B. MATURE CONNECTIVE TISSUES 1. CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER I. Loose Connective Tissues i. Areolar connective tissue ii. Adipose connective tissue iii. Reticular connective tissue II. Dense Connective Tissues i. Dense regular connective tissue ii. Dense irregular connective tissue iii. Elastic connective tissue 2. SUPPORTING CONNECTIVE TISSUE Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 2 I. Cartilage i. Hyaline cartilage ii. Fibrous cartilage iii. Elastic cartilage II. Bone Tissue i. Compact bone ii. Spongy bone 3. FLUID CONNECTIVE TISSUE I. Blood Tissue II. Lymph • Summary • Exercises • Glossary • References Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 3 Learning objectives • To discuss the common characteristics features of connective tissues. • To describe the functions and location of connective tissues. • To describe the different components (cells, fibers, ground substance) of connective tissues. • To classify the various types of connective tissues. • Describe the structure, location and function of each type of connective tissues. • Describe the different cells found in connective tissue. INTRODUCTION Animal tissue is an assemblage of identical cells derived from the same origin which is for performing specific function. Tissues of animal are classified into four major categories: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues (Fig 1). All these categories of tissues are organized to form organs and structures of animal body. Although each of the animals usually has these four kinds of tissues, the appearance and expression of all these tissues types may vary. Connective tissue is one of the four major categories of animal tissues that supports, joins and separate different forms of tissues and organs of the body. Connective tissue is present all over the body excluding the central nervous system. Cells of the connective tissue are more broadly apart from each other as compared to those in epithelial tissues. Connective tissues contains larger amount of extra-cellular matrix which is considerably absent in epithelial tissue. Page 5 Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 0 Lesson Name : Connective Tissues Lesson Developer : Dr. Zubeda College/Department : Zoology Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 1 Table of Contents • Introduction • General Features of Connective Tissue • Locations of Connective Tissues • Functions of Connective Tissues • Components of Connective Tissue (I) Specialized cells in Connective Tissue 1. Fibroblasts 2. Macrophages 3. Plasma cells 4. Mast cells 5. Adipocytes 6. Leukocytes (II) Extracellular Matrix in Connective Tissue i. Ground Substance ii. Connective Tissue Fibers a. Collagen fibers b. Elastic fibers c. Reticular fibers • Classification of Connective Tissues A. EMBRYONIC CONNECTIVE TISSUES i. Mesenchyme ii. Mucous connective tissue B. MATURE CONNECTIVE TISSUES 1. CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER I. Loose Connective Tissues i. Areolar connective tissue ii. Adipose connective tissue iii. Reticular connective tissue II. Dense Connective Tissues i. Dense regular connective tissue ii. Dense irregular connective tissue iii. Elastic connective tissue 2. SUPPORTING CONNECTIVE TISSUE Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 2 I. Cartilage i. Hyaline cartilage ii. Fibrous cartilage iii. Elastic cartilage II. Bone Tissue i. Compact bone ii. Spongy bone 3. FLUID CONNECTIVE TISSUE I. Blood Tissue II. Lymph • Summary • Exercises • Glossary • References Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 3 Learning objectives • To discuss the common characteristics features of connective tissues. • To describe the functions and location of connective tissues. • To describe the different components (cells, fibers, ground substance) of connective tissues. • To classify the various types of connective tissues. • Describe the structure, location and function of each type of connective tissues. • Describe the different cells found in connective tissue. INTRODUCTION Animal tissue is an assemblage of identical cells derived from the same origin which is for performing specific function. Tissues of animal are classified into four major categories: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues (Fig 1). All these categories of tissues are organized to form organs and structures of animal body. Although each of the animals usually has these four kinds of tissues, the appearance and expression of all these tissues types may vary. Connective tissue is one of the four major categories of animal tissues that supports, joins and separate different forms of tissues and organs of the body. Connective tissue is present all over the body excluding the central nervous system. Cells of the connective tissue are more broadly apart from each other as compared to those in epithelial tissues. Connective tissues contains larger amount of extra-cellular matrix which is considerably absent in epithelial tissue. Connective Tissues Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi 4 Fig. 1. Four basic types of tissues. Source: http://cnx.org/contents/4e46e67c-5867-4d6b-8583-fa0bba6d65af@1 CC Image Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0 GENERAL FEATURES OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE Followings are the general features of connective tissues which are different from the other types of tissues of animals: • Connective tissues are present in all part of the body excluding central nervous system. • These tissues are never exposed to the outer environment. • In their various forms, connective tissues have a variety of functions.Read More
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