ANAT 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Maple Syrup, Reticular Fiber, Glycosaminoglycan

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Matrix (of connective tissue, embedded in matrix we find the connective cells. Provides a structural framework for the body -> organ is two or more tissues, held together by connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, cartilage) Medium for exchange of nutrients and metabolic waste (blood vessels and lymphatic systems travel through and within) Defends the body from invasion of antigens /microorganisms. Physical barrier (prevents dispersion of things coming through the epithelium) Phagocytic cells (macrophages, neutrophils) - attack and destroy foreign bodies. Storage (lipids stored in adipose tissue, a specialized type of connective tissue. Repair: areas injured are repaired by cells found in connective tissues. Helps to bind connective tissue fibres together with cells. Transparent, colourless, viscous (consistency of maple syrup) Complex mixture of glycosaminoglycans and structural glycoproteins. Linear polysaccharide, bound to protein core forming proteoglycan molecules. Tissue fluid, connective tissue, blood plasma, edema -> swelling h2o leaves and returns via lymphatic system. All 3 fibres are proteins synthesized by fibroblasts.

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