Connective Tissues

Connective Tissues
Curriculum : Phase 1/Semester2/TOB /Session 6
2017/2018
Lecturer : Dr?describe, and discuss the function of, extracellular matrix (e.g. the constituents of ground substance and the collagen, reticular and elastic fibreswhich may lie within it).
?explain the differences between loose and dense connective tissues, in terms of their cellular and extracellular components, relating these differences to tissue function. And their clinical relevance & application.
?classify different types of loose and dense connective tissue.
Connective Tissues. RajaaAli Al-Taee
Msc. PhD. Histology G.mail: dr.rajaaali@gmail.com
Hammurabi Medical Collage / Babylon University
Obectives:
Having revised this lecture you should be able to:
?define the term ‘connective tissue’ and cite examples to explain connective tissue functions such as binding, support, protection, etc..
?list the common cell types found in connective tissue (fibroblasts, macrophages and mast cells) describing their function.
Connective Tissues
?describe, and discuss the function of, extracellular matrix (e.g. the constituents of ground substance and the collagen, reticular and elastic fibreswhich may lie within it).
?explain the differences between loose and dense connective tissues, in terms of their cellular and extracellular components, relating these differences to tissue function. And their clinical relevance & application.
?classify different types of loose and dense connective tissue.
Connective Tissues